1942-2026
Linda L. (LeVan) Gillen, 83, of Belle Center, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026, at St. Rita Medical Center, Lima.
She was born in Logan County, Ohio, on November 23, 1942, the daughter of the late Nathan and Treva (Spillers) LeVan.
On February 13, 1960, she married Gary Burton Gillen in Logan County, Ohio, and he preceded her in death on November 18, 2015. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Jocele LeVan Monteith, Karen LeVan Woods, and George LeVan, and two brothers-in-law, Mick Gillen and Chuck Gillen.
She is survived by her children, Beverly (Richard) Carson of Kenton, Dave Gillen of Huntsville, Patty Gillen of Belle Center, Debbie (Bill) Akers of Lewistown, six grandchildren, Carl (Nicole) Carson, David Carson, Billy (Alyssa) Akers, Heather Akers, Kyle (Barb) Gillen, and Brandon (Meher) Gillen, five great grandchildren, Cade, Ella, Akierah, Taylor, and Rylan, her sister, Julie (Chris) Lewis of London, OH, her sisters-in-law, Diane Miller, Sharon Shirk, Barb McCarren, and Pam Gillen, many nieces and nephews.
Linda attended New Richland Baptist Church and had a strong faith, finding joy in reading her Bible. She enjoyed fishing and watching soap operas, game shows, and the Cincinnati Bengals and Reds. Her happiest moments were spent with family, especially cooking for them. Together, they continued making memories until her final moments. Linda had a wonderful sense of humor and a playful streak, occasionally delighting in a prank. Her compassion came through in the care she always showed others.
Pastor Steve Smith will officiate a funeral service at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at New Richland Baptist Church, 8651 Co. Rd. 39, Belle Center, Ohio. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at the church on Tuesday from 12Noon to 2:00 pm. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Belle Center.
Memorial contributions may be made to New Richland Baptist Church, 8651 Co. Rd. 39, Belle Center, Ohio 43310.
EICHHOLTZ & DARING FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTER, BELLEFONTAINE, is honored to serve the Gillen family and encourages anyone to share a fond memory or message of condolence at www.eichholtzdaring.com
