Linda Marie Hillig

Linda Marie Hillig age 53, of Nimrod, MN died Saturday, November 6, 2010 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. Linda was born to Ardon and Betty (Borslien) Koelln on June 23, 1957 in Minneapolis, MN. She was raised on the family farm in Dent, MN. Linda graduated from Perham High School in 1975 and continued her education at the Wadena Vo-Tech. On March 8, 1979 Linda was united in marriage to Dale Hillig. They lived on a Farm in rural Nimrod and later moved into town where they operated the Post Office, grocery store and mercantile. Linda worked several years as a CNA at Green Pine Acres Nursing Home where she was a compassionate and devoted caregiver. Linda enjoyed spending time with her loving husband, family and many friends. Her hobbies included crocheting, knitting and other crafts. She also loved to travel with Dale. Her warm smile and hugs will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Linda is survived by her husband Dale of Nimrod; her mother, Betty Koelln of Dent, MN; four sisters, Glenda Koelln of Orlando, FL; Pam (Pat) Honer of Dent, MN; Carol (Dennis) Kempenich of Detroit Lakes, MN; Lisa (Leonard) Petru of Dent, MN; brothers, Mark Koelln and Mike Koelln both of Dent, MN; sister-in-law Marion (Keith) Hansen of Sebeka, MN; nieces: Amy, Jessica, Chelsea, Tiffany, Michelle, Christina, (Joshua) Alison, and Angie (Charles); nephews: Craig , Nicholas, Jacob, and Adam and numerous friends. She was preceded in death by her father Ardon Koelln and father and mother-in-law Charlie and Dorothy Hillig. Memorial Services and Time of Remembrance will be held at 5:00 PM Thursday, November 11, 2010 at the United Methodist Church in Sebeka, MN. Honorary Pallbearers will be family and friends.