Linda Katherine Vogel, 83, of Keystone Heights, FL passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center in Palatka, FL. She was born on December 22, 1942, in Bloomington, IL, to the late Joseph and Ruby (Aspel) Vogel.

Linda graduated from Trinity High School in Bloomington, IL in 1961. Linda attended both Illinois State University and Troy State University. Linda proudly served in the US Army for 6 years and in the US Army Reserves for 30 years, attaining the rank of Sargent Major. Linda worked for many years at the Florida Department of Transportation before beginning a second career as a lawyer, graduating from Florida Coastal School of Law. She often served as Guardian Ad Litem, advocating for the best interests of children.

Linda is predeceased by an infant brother and survived by her siblings Joan Vogel of Boca Raton, FL; Shannon (Bill) Perry of Loveland, CO; Jerome Vogel of Leitchfield, KY; Dennis Vogel of Minier, IL; Marilyn Meister of Atlanta, GA; and Gregory (Joan) Vogel of Chattanooga, TN; and multiple nieces and nephews. Linda is also survived by her beloved Australian mix dog, Penny, who has been lovingly adopted by a friend.

Linda was a long-time parishioner at St. William Catholic Church in Keystone Heights, where she built lasting bonds with her church community and made many good friends. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial donations be made to St. William Catholic Church at 210 SW Peach Street, Keystone Heights, FL 32656.

A memorial mass and reception will be held at St. William Catholic Church and a military memorial service will be held in her honor, with the details for both announced at a later date.

Arrangements are in the care of Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home, located at 340 E. Walker Dr., Keystone Heights, FL 32656. For more information, please call (352) 473-3176 or visit our website at www.jonesgallagherfh.com.