Viola R. Linback, 83, Frances ville, died Sunday, August 29, at her residence.

She was born May 14, 1916, to John and Amelia Hintzman Garling in Reynolds.

She had lived in Francesville for 83 years and was a homemaker.

She was a member of St. James Salem United Church of Christ.

Surviving are two sons, Don Linback of Francesville and Richard Linback of Buffalo; three daughters, Jan Kruger, Francesville, Carol Meeks, West Terre Haute and Ruth Miller, Rensselaer; 14 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.

A brother and sister are deceased.

Funeral service was held at Querry-Ulbricht Funeral Home. Francesville, Tuesday with the Rev. Sharon K. Maddox officiating.

Burial was in St. James Salem Cemetery, Francesville.