Linda Clevenger

Linda K. Clevenger, age 82, Dunkirk, passed on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. 

Born in Portland on July 13, 1943, she grew up in Dunkirk, graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1961 and attended Ball State University as well as Earlham College. 

On July 31, 1965, she married Carroll “Buck” Clevenger at St. Mary Catholic Church, Dunkirk. Linda and Carroll enjoyed 55 years of marriage as residents of Dunkirk.

Linda was a bookkeeper and tax preparer for many years and at one time managed the Dunkirk H&R Block office. She also retired from Lifetouch in Muncie after several years of employment. 

Linda was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Dunkirk and in earlier years was a Girl Scout leader.

Survivors include her daughters Terri Clevenger and Cynthia Clevenger, both of Dunkirk; her twin brother Lynn Duffy, Dunkirk; sister-in-law Rose Duffy, Ellijay, Georgia; grandchild Kori Clevenger, Dunkirk; and her many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Carroll “Buck” Clevenger who died in 2021; parents James H. and Rosalie V. (McCombs) Duffy; brother David Duffy; and sister-in-law Linda S. Duffy.

Visitation will be Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, from 1 until 3 p.m. at Meacham Funeral Service. Graveside services will follow at Dunkirk I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to Midwest Pet Refuge in Portland.

Condolences and other expressions of sympathy may be expressed at MeachamFuneralService.com.