Linda Jo Campbell, 72, of Owatonna, died Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Benedictine Living Community. Linda Jo was born to Robert and Wilma (Merkley) Campbell in 1948 in Sac City, Iowa. When Linda was quite young, her family moved to Claremont, Minnesota, to join Wilma's parents who came first to scout out a new home for their daughter's family. Linda's parents established a combination corner service station and gift store on the main street of Claremont. Linda attended and graduated from Claremont elementary & high school. She then attended a vocational school in Faribault for clerical training. She worked in the office for the Von Ruden Company in Claremont. She stayed close at home with her parents until they passed away. She was employed with Cedar Valley Services, Inc. and resided in Ecumen Brooks of Owatonna. In her final years she was a resident of KODA of Owatonna, and the cordial staff noted that, while she possessed a quiet demeanor, Linda Jo typically had a content smile for everyone. In her younger years, she did a lot of crocheting of baby blankets, sweaters, caps and booties. She spent time detail-painting figurines. She was also a fan of picture puzzles. She is survived by her cousin Joanne Gray of Owatonna and some family on her father's side who still reside in Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert & Wilma Campbell. A Memorial Service will be held at Michaelson Funeral Home in Owatonna on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 11:00 AM with Reverend Douglas Walters officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the Rice Lake Cemetery in Claremont Township, Dodge County.