11/25/2025
Linda Sue Hensley
Linda Sue (Stunkel) Hensley, age 78, of Fort Branch, Indiana, passed away on November 23, 2025, at The Wyndmoor of Evansville. She was born on June 1, 1947, in Haubstadt, Indiana, to the late Carlos and Rose Stunkel.
Linda graduated from Fort Branch High School in 1966. She was deeply committed to her community, actively participating as a member of the VFW Auxiliary Post 2714, the Psi Iota Xi sorority, and volunteering at the Lord’s Pantry. Linda was also a lifelong member of St. Stephens Community Church in Haubstadt. In her free time, she loved to sing, sew, and do all varieties of puzzles.
Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Hensley; her stepdaughter, Joyce Kibby; her step-grandson, Donald Kibby; and her parents, Carlos and Rose Stunkel.
She is survived by her brothers, Kenneth (Rebecca) Stunkel and Eugene (Stephenie) Stunkel, both of Haubstadt; her step-grandchildren, Cindy Radliff and Gary Blahovec; her nieces and nephews—Adrian (Mamie) Stunkel, Jeremy (Heidi) Stunkel, Amanda Moorman, Kristy (Sausha) Stunkel, Misty (Robert) Lingafelter, and Kaytlyn Stunkel—as well as several great nieces and nephews. Linda also leaves behind her loving companion, Charlie Raben, with whom she enjoyed playing dominoes and bingo.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 28, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at St. Stephens Community Church in Haubstadt, officiated by Pastor Brian Pullum. Visitation will take place from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service at the church, with burial to follow at St. Stephens Cemetery.
Donations in Linda’s honor can be made to the St. Stephens Community Church Sunday School, Fort Branch High School Class of 1966, and the Lord’s Pantry. Expressions of sympathy may be shared at stodghillfuneralhome.com.
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