Mary Joan Linam

April 30, 2026

Mary Joan Linam, 86, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. She was born in Salina, Kansas, on August 25, 1939, where her loving grandmother, Mary
Crouthers, raised her.

“Joanie” met the love of her life, Ray, in Salina, KS, while he was serving in the United States Air Force. She traveled with him, working in the commissary and raising 3 growing boys. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the light of her life.

She is preceded in death by her Grandmother and her sister, Jeanie Sawyer.

Joan is survived by her devoted husband of 68 years, Joseph Ray Linam; her sons, Kevin Linam, Todd and Rhonda Linam, Joel and Lana Linam; her sister, Janet Moore; nine grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren.

A private family graveside service will be held to celebrate Joan’s life at Lottie Methodist Church Cemetery at a later date.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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One Response to “Mary Joan Linam”

  1. Kevin Linam on April 30th, 2026 10:07 pm

    My precious best friend and Mother went to Heaven yesterday, she lived 86 good years of being a faithful wife and wonderful Mom. I know she’s with Jesus, and will suffer no more. I could not have had a better Mom. A wonderful, kind, honest, generous to a fault, beautiful, pure hearted,, loving human being. She prayed for me until I accepted Jesus and she lived a good Christian life. None better than my sweet Mommer. More Mom, more.♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️





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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries