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In Memory

Linda Darlington (Teacher)

OBITUARY FROM NW INDIANA TIMES, DECEMBER 18, 2013:

Linda M. Darlington, age 42, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2013. She is survived by her husband of 13 years, James N. Darlington; three children: Michael Dunavant, Emily Darlington, and Jack Darlington; mother, Gail (late David) Keith; sisters: Lisa Grandbois, Kathleen (Brian) Blumka, and Kari Keith; many nieces and nephews; and her loving dog, Bailey. Linda was preceded in death by her father, David E. Keith; and nephew, Ethan J. Blumka. Linda was born in Chicago, IL and grew up in Schererville, IN. She graduated from Lake Central High School, 1989 and graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Arts, 2009. Linda was a beloved first grade teacher at Joan Martin Elementary School of Hobart. Linda was a fitness enthusiast and enjoyed a good football game, especially watching her team, the Green Bay Packers. She was a graceful and kind companion to all who knew her. Linda was a positive influence on the lives she touched with her charisma, vibrant sense of humor and style. She was a truly genuine person that looked towards the future with optimism and hope. She will always be remembered for her contagious laughter and smile.
 
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2013 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel Lawn Funeral Home (8178 Cline Ave., Schererville, IN). Friends are invited to meet with the family on Saturday, December 21, 2013 10:00 a.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Joan Martin Elementary School (301 E. 10th Street, Hobart, IN 46342). For information, please call (219) 365-9554. Condolences may be offered by visiting: www.chapellawnfunerals.com.
 

THIS ARTICLE IS FROM THE NBC CHICAGO WEBSITE:

Colleagues say a first-grade teacher, who was killed when she was struck by three cars after sliding into a ditch in Northwest Indiana Saturday, was an "exceptional teacher."

Linda Darlington, 42, slid into a ditch around 11:45 p.m. on the shoulder of 109th Avenue near Lane Street while on the way home from socializing with friends.

A newlywed couple, William and Nikki Knight, who were wed just hours earlier, stopped to help Darlington. While Darlington and the groom were standing by the side of the road, they were struck first by a vehicle headed east on 109th, and hit twice more by two vehicles trailing the first, according to the Lake County Sheriff's office.

William Knight, of the 200 block of Oak Street in Crown Point, Ind., and Darlington, of the 1000 block of Mary Ellen Drive in Crown Point, Ind., were pronounced dead at the scene at 12:41 a.m., according to the Lake County Coroner’s office.

They died of blunt force trauma, according to autopsies performed Sunday.

Nikki, a registered nurse, said that from their truck it looked like a car had driven over a lump of snow when she heard a thud. When she went out to the scene, she said, neither Knight nor Darlington had pulses.

Jim Darlington, Linda's husband, said she was always happy and that she will be remembered by her big smile.

This article, a television news report, and the picture above were obtained from: https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/first-grade-teacher-killed-in-nw-indiana-crash-an-exceptional-teacher/2049697/.