Linda S. Maurer, 71, of Marshall, IL passed away 11:05 AM Saturday, April 27, 2024 in the Paris Healthcare Center at Paris, IL. She had been involved with childcare for the past 50 years. Linda was born Feb. 28, 1953 at Terre Haute, IN, the first child of William Eugene and Marilyn Miller Maurer. Surviving are a brother, Bill (Susan) Maurer of Marshall; nephews, Scott (Jennifer) Beard, Benjamin Beard and Riley (Ashley) Maurer; nieces, Kate (Anthony) Douglas and Molly (Brandon) Hardiman and eleven great nieces and nephews and several other relatives.Preceding her in death were her parents; a sister, Jo Beard and a nephew, Joseph Beard. She had formerly been the operator of Miss Linda’s Little Lions in Marshall. Her main focus in life was in the caring and teaching of children. Linda was a member of the Emmanuel United Church where she taught Sunday school for several years. She was also a graduate of Marshall High School and Lake Land College. Visitation will be 3-5 PM Friday, May 3rd at Pearce Funeral Home with a memorial service at 5:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Marshall Cemetery at a later date. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the First Step Academy or the Emmanuel United Methodist Church. Online condolences are being accepted at pearcefuneralservices.com.