"Just found out today about Linda's passing. I am so sorry to hear about her. She was an outstanding PCA who truly cared about her patients and colleagues. My sympathies to her family. She will be missed!"
In loving memory of
Linda R. Hollister
November 27, 1948 - April 9, 2010
ROCHESTER, MINN: Linda R. Hollister, 61, died Friday, April 9, 2010, after a brief illness at St. Marys Hospital. Linda was born November 27, 1948 to Ray and Ferne (Olson) Hollister in Rochester, MN. In 1967, she graduated from John Marshall High School. After graduation, Linda completed her P.C.A. (Patient Care Assistant) training at Rochester Methodist Hospital and continued to work there for over forty-two years. She enjoyed snow skiing, music, flowers, sewing and shopping. Linda traveled to Branson, MO and the beaches of Florida. She thoroughly loved being at doting aunt. Linda was a long time member of Zumbro Lutheran Church. Linda is survived by her sister Diane (Martin) Schmoll, Mora, MN and her brother Randy (Kathleen) Hollister, Rochester, MN, two nieces; Kelley and Rachel, and four nephews; Daniel, Abraham, Isaac, and Noah. She was loved and will be missed by her many friends and colleagues. She was preceded in death by her parents Ray and Ferne and an infant brother Jerry. A Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April, 12, 2010 at Zumbro Lutheran Church. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church. Burial will be 2:30 p.m. at Grandview Memorial Gardens on Tuesday, April 12, 2010.Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes 5421 Royal Place N.W. Rochester, MN 55901 507-289-3600www.ranfranzandvinefh.com
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"Our deepest sympathy. We first met Linda in Traverski during the mid-70's. I would often see her in the halls of Mayo and exchange greetings. She was a sweetie and we are so saddened about her passing. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.Nancy & Tom Hockert"
"I will always remember Linda, she had a genuine kindness about her. Her laugh was infectious. It was always a pleasure to work with her. She was one of the friendliest people you could meet. My prayers go out to her family and friends. Linda will be truly missed."
"Linda was a special person who will be missed. She touched many lives during her lifetime. My condonlences to her family."