Linda L. Ilstrup
November 9, 1965 ~ March 3, 2015
Passed away unexpectedly on March 3 at University of Minnesota Medical Center. She is survived by her mother, Dorace Jeanne Goodwin; son, Jared Hoefs, stepdaughter, Nikole Ilstrup; grandchildren, Ivan and Violet; fianc, Grant Anderson; sisters, Leslie (Steve) Hobson, Ellen Goodwin, Susan (Scott) Nielsen; niece and nephews, Rachel and Zachary Hobson, Adam, Grant and Ryan Nielsen; extraordinary friends, Rick, Nikki and Jackson Stockhausen; along with numerous Super Friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Art Goodwin and her grandparents. She was a 1984 graduate of Brainerd High School, and a graduate of Anoka Ramsey Community College and Metropolitan State University. She was a longtime employee in the administrative office of Target Corporation in Minneapolis and was currently employed at Blackhawk Engagement Solutions. Lindas organs and tissue were donated at her request. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, March 7 at 11 AM with visitation beginning at 9 AM at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Drive SW, Forest Lake, MN. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Alexandra House at P.O. Box 490039 Blaine, MN 55449-0039 or at www.alexandrahouse.org.
Miss you on your birthday, buddy. See you on down the road.
JW
Jared and Nicole,
Remembering you through these sad times; may happy memories fill you hearts.
I remember Linda’s interpretive dance during the Sunday services where she shared with God and us what the song was saying to her. She was a bouncy little girl and grew into a lovely woman. She will be missed.
Memories of Linda . . . is that she was a babysitter for us. It was the fall after our daughter’s arrival that Linda cared for her. Janessa, adopted from Korea, arrived in April 1983. Linda took her to her first football game that fall. I remember her asking if it was okay, and then dressing Janessa in her snowsuit. They apparently had a great time . . . Linda introduced her to her friends at the game.
I have some great memories of Linda from when I was little. She was a good friend of my older brother, Greg, and I was the pesty little sister who always wanted to hang out with the “cool” older kids! She was always so nice to me. I am so sad to hear of her passing.
Grant, we are so sadden to hear about Linda’s passing. We’ve only known you two for a short time but your love for each other was clear to see. Linda always had a smile on her face and was so welcoming when we became your neighbors. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please don’t hesitate, if you need anything just let us know. Maggie & Ryan
Always enjoyed Linda. Such a smiley, happy, beautiful person. Haven’t been able to see her much in the last few years but will always remember the years when she lived by our daughter in north Mpls. Fun memories. So proud of her for helping so many others with her donating her organs. God bless Jared and Nicole. And all the families. May He help you all in your grief. Thinking of all Mayva