Linda S. (Friend) Auker

8/20/1946 - 5/2/2012

Linda Auker Aug. 20, 1946-May 2, 2012
Linda S. Auker, 65, Portland, died Wednesday at Pine Knoll Rehabilitation Center in
Winchester following an extended illness. Born in Richmond, she was the daughter of
Gerald D. and Carnelia (Stikeleather) Friend. She graduated from beauty school and
was the owner and operator of a beauty shop in Portland for several years and also
worked for EPC in Geneva and Stoneridge (formerly JCI) in Portland. She was a
member of the VFW Auxiliary in Portland. Survivors include a son, Dean A. Auker (wife:
Rebecca), Hagerstown; a daughter, Helen Lothridge (husband: James), Union City; a
sister, Agnes Griffey, Fort Wayne; a brother, John Friend (wife: Sue), Portland; five
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation is Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. at
Williamson and Spencer Funeral Home in Portland with services at 5 p.m. Burial will be
at a later date in Antioch Cemetery, southeast of Portland. Condolences may be sent to
www.williamsonspencer.com.

Commercial Review, The (Portland, IN) - Thursday, May 3, 2012

Buried in Antioch Cemetery