Linda Jane Gerke, 58, passed away on July 16, 2012. She was born in Houston, TX on June 25, 1954. Linda worked as a cosmetologist at Mirror Magic Hair Styles until having to retire. She loved to read and spend every moment helping out family and friends. � Linda is survived by her loving husband Thomas; children, Sean and wife Diana, and Heidi; granddaughter, Mia; brother, Butch and wife Mary; and many relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her father John and mother Jane Nye.