Linda Mae Rios

Linda Mae Rios

Linda Rios, 62, of Freeport, Il, went home unexpectedly to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as her faith became sight as a trophy of His grace, Tuesday August 4th, 2026. She was born March 26th, 1962 in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Ken and Barbara (Maze) Sigafus.

Linda married Stephen D. Rios November 3rd, 1990 and they were faithfully married for 34 years.

She is survived by her husband Steve of Freeport; sisters, Lisa Sigafus of Ohio and Vonda (Robert) Campbell of Freeport IL; mother-in-law Ann Rios of Sterling; brother-in-law Joe Rios of Rockford; and sister-in-law Patti (Al) Latch of Kooskia, Idaho; and cousins Rodger (JoAnn) Gorsline, Robin (Karen) Gorsline of Freeport IL and David Sigafus of Sterling IL.

Linda enjoyed being outdoors, exercising in the gym, loved animals and cared for them in our home. But first and foremost, Linda loved the Lord Jesus Christ and strove to serve Him all her days. She was a member of Zion Church of Freeport. She would spend much time reading about the things of the Lord and often gave books as gifts hoping they would help others know Christ better.

Philippians 1:6 being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ;

Funeral services will be held 11am Saturday, August 22nd at Zion Church of Freeport with a visitation from 9am-11am until time of service with Pastor Steve Rios officiating. Burial will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in her name.