Linda L. Castleman, 40 years old of New Haven, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2007 in Parkview Hospital following a brief illness. She was born on Monday, February 27, 1967 in Wellington, Ohio the daughter of Verne Tussing and Ann (Romaker) Tussing. She married Jerry L. Castleman on December 3, 1988 in St. Louis Catholic Church, Besancon. Linda was a graduate of Heritage High School Class of 1985 and was a member of the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in New Haven, Indiana. She was a loving wife, wonderful mother and homemaker. Surviving are her husband, Jerry L. Castleman of New Haven, Indiana, daughter, Hannah G. Castleman at home, son, Benjamin J. Castleman at home, daughter, Claire L. Castleman at home, parents, Verne & Ann Tussing of Monroeville, Indiana, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Edwin & Edna Castleman of Monroeville, Indiana, sister, Mrs. Dennis (Lydia C.) Vetter of Woodburn, Indiana, brother, David E. Tussing of Woodburn, Indiana, brother, Vincent H. (Jane) Tussing of Convoy, Ohio, and sister, Mrs. Tad (Julie R.) Nagy of New Haven, Indiana. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 17, 2007 in the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, New Haven with Father James Seculoff officiating. Interment will follow in the St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, New Haven. Friends will be received from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, November 16 in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel, Monroeville, Indiana and one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. There will also be a Rosary held at 6:00 p.m. Friday in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel. Preferred memorials are to Masses to the church or to the donor's favorite charity.
