Departed on: July 29, 2024 | Resided in: Marion, IA Home Obituaries Linda Ann Erlandson Born on: September 20, 1945 Departed on: July 29, 2024 Resided in: Marion, IA Linda Ann Erlandson Memorial Services Condolences Linda Ann (Knutson) Erlandson of Marion, Iowa died peacefully at her home July 29, 2024 in the presence of family. She was 78.Linda is celebrated for her distinctive and frequent laugh, her fierce defense of those who are bullied or in need, and her forge-ahead confidence in God and in people. She was deeply curious about people and their life stories. During a 2019 girls’ trip to New York City, she’d warned her daughters and granddaughters to avoid being too open with other passersby. The next minute, she was chatting-up people on the subway.There was nothing Linda enjoyed more than to welcome family and friends to table, to engage in conversation over food, board and card games, food, Mahjongg, puzzles, and more food. Any time you pass a plate, you do so with Linda’s bles…