Linda Kay Merchant

Memorial gathering for Linda Kay Merchant, 66, Lecompton will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, August 7, 2015 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Linda passed away Friday, July 24, 2015 at her home.

Linda was born October 22, 1948 in Lawrence, Kansas to Melvin William Icks and Anna Margarite Burns Icks Simmons.

She was a homemaker and was involved in 4-H. She worked for E&E Specialty.

She married Timothy Merchant on September 11, 1970 in Oskaloosa, Kansas. He survives of the home.

Other survivors include three daughters, Kari Aguilar of Lecompton, KS, Kelley Thurman of Topeka, KS, Shelley Merchant-Pinar, Columbus, Ohio; one sister, Anna Marie Hickock of Lecompton, KS; one brother, Robert Icks of Maryville, MO; 7 grandchildren, Nicolas Aguilar, Nikki-Lee Aguilar, Dennis Grammar, Jr., Ashlee Grammar, Hanan Grammar, Dalton Grammar, and Karla Robinson.

11 Condolences

  1. Debbie Feist on July 26, 2015 at 5:54 pm

    Kariana, Tim and family, thoughts and prayers go to you and your family during this difficult time.



  2. judi mccartney on July 27, 2015 at 8:34 am

    Tim and Family, sorry to hear about your loss.



  3. Lyle & Sherry Morris on July 27, 2015 at 3:37 pm

    Tim & Family , We are so sorry to hear of Linda’s passing . If there’s anything we can do just let us know .



  4. Joan Stevenson on July 27, 2015 at 4:12 pm

    sorry to hear of Lindas death. she will certainly be missed by you and your family that is for sure. will be thinking of all of you during this sad time.
    joan stevenson



  5. Amy Eadum on July 27, 2015 at 5:34 pm

    Praying for all of you during this difficult time. Linda always had a friendly greeting a nice smile for all of us. We will miss her. The Easum Family.



  6. LHS Class of 1966 on July 28, 2015 at 11:45 am

    Timothy, Shelley, Kariana, and Kelley:

    On behalf of Linda’s classmates, I send our sincerest condolences. May you find comfort in loving memories and happiness in your lives.

    Peace to your family for today and tomorrow.

    Dennis Cox



  7. Eric LeRoux on July 28, 2015 at 8:53 pm

    Tim and family I’m sorry to hear of the passing of Linda



  8. Jeff W. Seabaugh on August 6, 2015 at 7:41 pm

    Mothers are precious! May she rest in the hands of our Lord. My prayers go out for your family.



  9. Granddaughter on March 19, 2018 at 3:28 pm

    I will always love you



  10. Mia Kay on February 18, 2022 at 10:29 am

    Just thinking of you. I LOVE YOU grandma.



  11. Karla Kay on September 19, 2024 at 11:33 pm

    Grandma I miss you so much..



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