Linda Mae Shipley, 77, of Hutchinson, died October 31, 20217, at Diversicare of Hutchinson. She was born January 31, 1940, in Oklahoma City, OK, to the Reverend Peter E. and Esther M. (Voth) Frantz. Linda graduated from Newton High School and Hutchinson Community College.
She served two years in the United States Marines from 1958 to 1959.

On March 5, 1960, she married Clifford Shipley in North Newton, KS. They had two sons, Kenneth and Mark. Cliff and Linda were married for 57 years.

Linda held several jobs in her youth at businesses from publishing to canning pickles. But after she was hired at the Hutch News as a film technician and backup photographer, she stayed for 30 years until her retirement. Linda enjoyed gardening and maintained an extensive flower garden. She loved sports cars and owned several over the years. She was an avid bowler and bowled for many years with the Friday Twisters. She also loved to travel and was always ready for an opportunity to go someplace. For many years she and Cliff made an annual trip to Florida, where she loved to spend time on the beach. Church was important to Linda. When they met, she told Cliff that she wouldn't marry him unless he would go to church. So he joined First Mennonite Church in Hutchinson, where they have been members ever since.
Linda was tough, opinionated, kind and loving. She was generous with both critiques and compliments. She was well loved and will be missed.

She is survived by: husband, Clifford of Hutchinson; sons, Mark Shipley, Kenneth Shipley; and brother, Vernon Frantz of Salina.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents.

Cremation has taken place.

Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Friday, November 10, 2017, at First Mennonite Church, 52 Rambler Road, with Pastors Nathan Koontz and Tonya Ramer Wenger officiating. Inurnment will follow in the church's columbarium. Friends may sign her book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today through Wednesday at Elliott Mortuary. Family will greet friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday at the church.
Memorials may be made to First Mennonite Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.