Linda Borton

Linda Borton, 75, of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2022 at Westbrook Acres in Gladbrook under the care of Iowa River Hospice. Per the wishes of Linda and her family, cremation rites have been accorded. A graveside memorial service will take place on Tuesday, July 12 at 1:30 p.m. at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens with Reverend Tom Bower officiating. The family is having a meal at the Faith Assembly of God following the internment; everyone is welcome to join them for food and fellowship! For questions or condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Born Linda Achtemeier on January 7, 1947 in Marshalltown, Iowa, she was the only daughter of Lawrence and Esther (Fanton) Achtemeier. She graduated from Marshalltown High School in 1963. In addition to being a devoted mom, she worked at the city assessor’s office for over 20 years, at McRill Stowell Insurance and at the Totem Bowl and Gladbrook bowling alley. Linda was also a talented florist and had a flora business, ‘Flower Lane’. The most comfortable place she spent her time was at the bowling alley – she always said it felt like home. She was a member of the Marshalltown Bowling Association and served as secretary, was a member on the WBA Women’s Bowling Association board for many years, as well as couching youth for YABA, Young American Bowling Association. She was a member of Faith Assembly of God Church and a member of the Moose Lodge. Linda loved food and going out to eat, Chicago Cubs baseball, watching the races and spending time with her dogs. She also was known to run the Parks and Recreation slow pitch concessions stands for several years with her parents. On December 29, 2000, she was united in marriage to James “Jim” Borton. They celebrated 19 years together before his passing in 2020. Left to cherish her memory are her children: Jim (Jody) Wiegand, Brad Wiegand and Kay Clark, all of Marshalltown; grandchildren: Nathan Clark, Kaci Wiegand, Keeley Clark and Shay Wiegand; three great-grandchildren: Remmington, Halen and Arlie and seven step-children. In eternal life, she is reunited with her beloved husband Jim, her parents and a brother in infancy.