Linda Jane Quirk, 75, of Clarendon Hills passed away Nov. 6, 2024.
Born in 1948 in Chicago, to John and Jane Leonard, Linda grew up in Chicago's Beverly neighborhood. She attended St. Barnabas School and Mother McAuley High School before going on to graduate from Northwestern University.
Linda moved to Fort Lauderdale after college and waitressed at Howard Johnson's before moving back to Illinois to work on political campaigns, something she continued for the rest of her life. However, her passion was real estate, and Linda worked as a broker in the Hinsdale area for more than 40 years. Clients loved working with Linda and her no-nonsense style, sense of humor, and keen eye. When not working and raising her family, she donated time and energy to lead St. Isaac Jogues transitional housing program, a Catholic charity supporting women in need in DuPage County.
Linda enjoyed traveling annually to Florida with her best friends. She cherished time at her brother's Florida residence, where she loved fishing, boating and creating house projects for him.
Linda was an avid golfer and was happiest while playing with family and friends. As a two-time club champion at Ruth Lake, Linda was known as a formidable and companionable opponent. Ever the student of the game, Linda scored her first hole in one at age 71 at Chicago Highlands hole No. 6. Linda was active in many leagues and loved to play with her sons and grandchildren.
Away from the golf course, chances are she would be working around the house. She loved DIY renovations, working in her yard and getting in her daily steps. Linda was her family's ultimate supporter, and it brought her true joy to watch her grandkids at their sporting events. Linda was a force of nature with unbridled energy who touched the hearts of many and will be dearly missed.
Linda was preceded in death by her husbands, Marty Quirk (m. 1974-2014) and Steve Rostan (m. 2017-23).
She is survived by her children, Michael (Amber), Patrick (Meredith), Timothy (Meghan) and stepson Ryan; her grandchildren, Madeline, Moira, Maren, Paige, Jack, Colin, Maggie, Will, Marty, Josh and Martin; and her brother, Michael Leonard.
A funeral Mass was held Nov. 12 at Notre Dame Church in Clarendon Hills.
Interment was private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to may be made online to the Mercy Home for Boys and Girls at donate.mercyhome.org
Sullivan Funeral Home in Hinsdale handled the arrangements.
