Linda Sue Hout, 71, of Sterling Heights, MI, died May 10, 2019 in her home. She was born March 24, 1948 in Frankfort, Indiana to the late Robert F. & Winifred J. (Spurgeon) Kern. She was married to Steven Hout for 39 years.
Linda was a 1967 graduate of Frankfort High School and received her Associates Degree from Ball State University. Born and raised in Frankfort, she lived most of her adult life in Edwardsburg, Michigan. 
A chemist, she worked for Miles Laboratory and Serim Research for over 20 years and was co-inventor of 3 patents. She attended the Presbyterian Church in Elkhart, Indiana. Linda enjoyed golf, swimming, tennis, teaching swimming lessons at the YMCA, boating, camping, knitting, and being a seamstress.
She is survived by a Son: Jason (Kathleen) Hout of Lake Orion, MI, Daughter: Julie (Steven) Haddix of Wentzville, MO, 2 Brothers: Bill (Linda) Kern of Zionsville and Steve (Karla) Kern of Zionsville, 2 Grandsons: Dylan & Ryan Hout and 3 Step Grand Children: Maggie, Kaylee & Erica Haddix.
Funeral Celebration:
Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main St., Frankfort. Funeral Celebration will begin at 11 a.m. at the funeral Home. Burial will be in Green Lawn Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to Clinton County Humane Society. Please visit goodwinfuneralhome.com to leave a personal message with the family.