Linda Hunter, age 73, of Mitchell, SD (Formerly of Winner, SD) died Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. Memorial services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Mitchell with a 5:00 PM burial at the Winner Cemetery, Winner, SD. Visitation will be from 12 Noon to 2:00 PM Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Mitchell. Arrangements are under the direction of the Will Funeral Chapel.

Linda K. Hunter, daughter of Harold and Mary (Kinzer) Boyd, was born October 22, 1943 in Pierre, SD. She grew up and received her education in Winner, SD. Linda was employed as a dispatcher at the Winner Police Department, then an EMT with the Winner Ambulance.  She was united in marriage with Orville Hysell. Linda then became activity director at the Winner Nursing Home, and drove taxi in Winner. Linda was involved in a car accident and became disabled.

In the Mid 2000's she moved to Mitchell to be closer to her family. She has a huge heart for animals and was always willing to take stray animals into her home.

She was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Mitchell, SD and a former member of the Winner Baptist Church. Linda was also an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Winner.

Grateful for having shared her life are her two children, Lynn (Jeff) Smith, Mitchell, SD, Boyd (Kay) Hysell, Stewartville, MN; five grandchildren, Kendra Smith, Jeff (Janelle Spader) Smith, Ashley (Brent) Klinger, Dan (Danyel) Hysell and Crystal Hysell; 11 great grandchildren; a sister, Sondra (Larry) Stuerman-Eilers, Santa Barbara, CA and a nephew, Rick (Alison) Stuerman, Minneapolis, MN.

She was preceded in death by her parents.