Lynda Simon

Lynda J. Simon, of Houghton Lake, MI and formerly of St. Johns, died October 1, 2013 at the age of 70. Born June 2, 1943 in St. Johns, she was the daughter of Lynn and Evelyn (Diller) Heinlen. Lynda was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Johns. On June 23, 1962 she married Eugene Simon in St. Johns and he survives her.

Also surviving are her children; Brent (Carrie) Simon of Dallas, TX, Curtis (Dot) Simon of Folly Beach, SC, Tamie (Dennis) Parks of Maple Rapids, MI, Jamie (Rob) Benbow of Fortville, IN, Kari (Rick) Pieters of St. Johns, Heidi (Matt) Martens of St. Johns, Chad (Amy) Simon of St. Johns, and Chip (Jaclyn) Simon of Atlanta, GA; 20 grandchildren; sister, Ellen Huss; brother, Paul Halstead; and many nieces and nephews. Lynda was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Raymond and Roger Heinlen and Jack Halstead; and grandson, Brandon Simon.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, October 5, 2013 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Johns with Fr. Michael Williams presiding. Burial will follow at Mt. Rest Cemetery in St. Johns. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6-8 PM and Friday from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM at Osgood Funeral Home in St. Johns. A vigil service will be held at 7PM Friday with a rosary service immediately following at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Houghton Lake Senior Community Center, 2625 South Townline Rd., Houghton Lake, MI 48629.