Linda Maerene Mattlin, 69, passed away August 17, 2011 after a long and noble battle with cancer in Wasilla, Alaska. Linda was born November 23, 1941 in East Oakland, Illinois to Francis and Helen Duensing. Linda married Don Mattlin on May 7, 1961 in Midland, Texas. Together they had two children, Anna Christina Mattlin and Marty Mattlin. Linda was preceded in death by her beloved daughter Anna Christina October 1, 2010. The Family wrote "Linda lived for nurturing others". She always thought of others before herself and would gladly sacrifice anything of herself to help others. She had an enormous heart, gentle soul and a genuine selflessness that characterized the amazing amount of grace, class and dignity that she held in both life and death. She will be sadly missed by her family, friends and all those whose lives have been profoundly affected by her warmth, compassion, caring and love. We love you and miss you so much. Linda was survived in death by her husband, Don Mattlin of Midland, TX; son, and daughter in law Marty and Christina Mattlin and granddaughter, Taylor Green all of Wasilla, AK; sisters, Nola (Ron) Waugh and Rita (Bob) Thompson of Illinois; nephews, Chad (Jackie) Sanderson of Colorado; and Adam (Janiece) Sanders of Georgia; nieces, Holly (Ryan) Ahearn and Amy (Joe) O'Neill of Illinois; and Rae (Collen) of Queen, TX.She is preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Helen Duensing of Tuscola, Illinois; her daughter, Anna Christina Mattlin of Midland, TX; and nephew, Caleb O'Neill of Illinois. The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 25, 2011 from 6:00-8:00 PM at the funeral home. Graveside services will be Friday, August 26, 2011 at 10:00 AM at Resthaven Memorial Park with Don Mitchell officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com,