Linda M. Stinehart Radke, of Albert Lea, passed away on March 4, 2016 at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. She was 63 years old.
Linda was born on July 30, 1952 to Kenneth and Marion (Honstad) Odson in Wells, Minn. She attended grade school in Frost, Minn. and high school in Albert Lea. Linda was a member and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church of Albert Lea.
Linda married James W. Radke on December 30, 1996 in Albert Lea. The two of them enjoyed playing Bingo together any night of the week. In her free time, Linda also enjoyed going to rummage sales, collecting porcelain dolls, and wearing ornate jewelry. Linda was quiet and caring. She loved spending time with her family and bragging about her grandchildren.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, James Radke; children, Wayne (Danielle Schroeder) Stinehart of Albert Lea, Julie Stinehart of Albert Lea, Michael (Agnes) Stinehart of Redwing; grandchildren, Brandi, Abby, Kimberly, GraceLynn, Kenny, Marissa, Makayla, Summeer, Dominic, Jeannie; great-grandson, Salem; siblings, Jeannie (Lyle) Boyer of Albert Lea, Duane Odson of Albert Lea, Carolyn (Arlan) Kjarland of Stewartville, Connie (Larry) Rygh of Albert Lea; aunt, Mabel Johnson of Albert Lea; and several nieces and nephews.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Judy Nelson; and several aunts and uncles.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday March 11, 2016 at Grace Lutheran Church in Albert Lea. Reverend Janet White will officiate. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.