Linda Berns, 50, of East Peoria, passed away at 5:18pm Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at her home. She was born June 16, 1970 in Painesville, OH to Ralph W. and Eleanor M. Woodburn Ferre. She married Brett A. Berns on September 2, 1995 at St. Jude Catholic Church in Peoria. Surviving is her husband, Brett and their children Brock and Josie; her mother, Eleanor; her siblings, Brenda (Philip) Burgett, Stephen Ferre (Jennifer Doctor), and David (Denise) Ferre; parents-in-law Lyle and Sharon Berns; siblings-in-law Gina (Darin) Loy and Bart (Sarah) Berns; and her dog, Wrigley. She was preceded in death by her dad. Linda cared more about others than she did about herself and always would see the best in people! The most important things in her life were her family, friends, and faith! She loved throwing parties for her kids, friends, and neighbors! Her church family at St. Monica's & prayer group meant the world to her! She made everyone that she came into contact with a better person! A funeral Mass for Linda will be held at 10:00am Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at St. Monica's Catholic Church in East Peoria. Father John Steffen will officiate. Visitation will be from 5-7:00pm Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington, with a rosary to follow at 7:15pm. Interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery in Peoria. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Illinois CancerCare Foundation.