Sheila C. Link
Sheila C. Link, age 86, of LaGrange Park, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025. Beloved wife of William “Bill” Link for a wonderful 67 years. Loving mother of Beth (Tony) Stampfl, Kristine (David) Dutton, Alison (Stuart) Dawley, Cathleen (George) Relias, and William (Cathy) Link. Cherished grandmother of Karl (Kristina) Stampfl, Erika (Matthew) Reardon, William (Ellaina) Stampfl, Lee (Sujey) Bebout, Ian (Valeria) Dawley, Joseph (Tedlin) Dawley, George Nicholas (Meaghan) Relias, Nina (Alex) Relias, Zoe (James) Lee, John Link, Christopher Link, Sean Link and David Link. Devoted great-grandmother of Jayden Bebout-Vega, Jack and Addison Stampfl, Miles, Conor, and Owen Reardon and Forrest Stampfl. Loving sister of Mary Louise (Thomas) Mellick. Preceded in death by her loving parents Francis and Christine Teeling and her dear family members Sarah (Daniel) Welsh, Frances (Keith) Fahey, and Edward Teeling. Fond friend of many.
Sheila grew up in Waukon, Iowa where she met the love of her life, Bill. They enjoyed most of their married life in the Chicago area where they shared a beautiful faith and raised an amazing family. Sheila’s adventurous spirit led her to travel throughout the world with her husband and her friends. An avid golfer and fierce competitor, Sheila enjoyed many sporting events, card games, and, most recently, Bingo! She lived a full life leading us all as a great example of love, loyalty and devotion.
A visitation will be held from 9am until the 10am Funeral Mass on Saturday, August 23rd at the Alexine Chapel, 1515 W. Ogden Ave., LaGrange Park. Interment to follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Nazareth Academy or The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph.
Arrangements entrusted to Hallowell & James Funeral Home, Countryside at 708-352-6500.
To the Link Family,
May you all be held in God’s embrace at the loss of your wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, friend and so much more. We pray that the peace that surpasses all understanding be with you in this time of grief. May the soul of Sheila the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God rest in eternal peace.
Our deepest sympathies,
Jennie and Buck Kriete
Love and condolences to all of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. What a beautiful family she leaves as her legacy. I’m blessed to have met so many of you. Wishing you peace of mind and heart that she has found her eternal home.
To Bill and his family- Sheila was indeed a bright light in this world. I knew her growing up in Waukon and also when she was working at my podiatrist’s office in Chicago area. The two of us shared many happy tales of our respective extended Iowa families. My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you grieve the passing of this marvelous woman. God bless you all.
Bill
We were saddened to see your wife’s name in the St Francis Xavier bulletin. We had been wondering how you both have been since we hadn’t seen you in church in awhile.
May God give you strength during this difficult time. You will be in our prayers.
Pat and Jack DeMars
Very sorry to see this, just thinking about her and the aunts the other day. My condolences to Uncle Bill and family.
Our condolences to Bill and the family.