Linda Mary Morgovnik, 78, loving wife and mother, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025. She was born on June 10, 1946, in South Bend, Indiana, to Dr. Robert and Marjorie Breitenstein Braunsdorf. Linda graduated from Hayden High School in Topeka, Kansas, and earned both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Education from Washburn University. During her final undergraduate year, she spent four months student teaching in Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico.
Linda dedicated 39 years to teaching, spending most of her career as a first-grade teacher. She taught for 11 years in Topeka, Kansas, 13 years in Alexandria, Virginia, and 15 years at Sunflower Elementary in Gardner, Kansas. In 2003, she was honored as the Gardner-Edgerton School District Elementary Teacher of the Year.
Linda's love for teaching was evident in her classroom, where she inspired her students to develop a love for learning. She often said, "All kids are gifted; some just open their packages earlier than others." Her legacy lives on in the countless students whose lives she touched.
Linda was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents Dr. Robert and Marjorie Braunsdorf and brothers David and Richard (Dick) Braunsdorf.
Linda is survived by her husband of 56 years Francis (Frank) Morgovnik; daughter Karen (Michael) Tine; son Michael (Lisa Shin) Morgovnik; daughter Susan (Angel) Garcia; and brother Paul Braunsdorf (Peg).
A visitation will be held from 9-10:00 a.m. with Funeral Mass following at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 11300 W. 103rd Street, Overland Park, Kansas 66214.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.