Linda (Hones) Martinson, child of God, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Linda was born May 31, 1952 in Eau Claire to Roger and Arlene (Price) Hones. Linda grew up on the family dairy farm in rural Colfax.

Her elementary education through 6th grade was at Running Valley School, a one room rural facility. Linda graduated with the class of 1972 at Colfax High School. She continued her education at University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire.

She and Dave married at North Running Valley Lutheran Church on June 1, 1973. She taught 3rd grade at Barron. After a “break” to be at home with her children, she continued working as an aid for early childhood in Cameron. She then taught 5th and 4th grades in Chetek, retiring in 2009.

Linda was a member of First Lutheran Church, active in elementary Sunday School, children’s choir, church council, the WELCA women’s group and local community clergy group. She enjoyed rubber stamping, sewing, gardening, cooking and especially her grandkids.

She is survived by her husband, Dave; son, Paul (Kelly), grandchildren, Sage and Wesley; daughter, Amy (Chad) Allram, grandchildren, Brodie and Faith; brother, Richard (Joey) Hones; sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Mathews; brother-in-law, Steve (Karen) Martinson; brother-in-law, Kurt Martinson; as well as nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; parents-in-law; and brother-in-law, Butch.

A Celebration of Life service for Linda will be held on Friday, February 13, at 11:00 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in Barron. A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 12 from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Rausch and Steel Funeral Home in Barron and one hour prior to the service on Friday morning at the church. She will be cremated and ashes will be scattered at the memorial garden at Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner in the spring.

The family would like to say thank you to Our House Memory Care, Marshfield Medical Hospice and Mayo Medical for her care during her illness.

Memorials will be given to First Lutheran Church in Barron or a charity of your choice.

Last Update: Feb 10, 2026 10:14 am CST