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Linda Van Ginkel died young



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Linda M. VanGinkel

Linda M. VanGinkel

  • March 12, 1948 - July 18, 2012
  • Ishpeming, Michigan
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MEMORIES & CANDLES
“Dear Earl and Wade, I so wanted to talk to you at the service for Linda on Monday,, but I didn't get the chance. I was a very good friend of Linda's....Read More » ”
1 of 9 | Posted by: Jenny Numikoski - Palmer , MI 
“Linda has been my best friend for 20 years. Laughter came easy to us, no matter what the topic of our conversation was. She was like my sister, and...Read More » ”
2 of 9 | Posted by: Joan Whinnery - Grand Junction, CO 
“Our thoughts and prayers are with your Family ”
3 of 9 | Posted by: Barbara(Ver Burst) and Tom Aderman - TX 
“Dearest Wade and family, I am truly sorry for your lose! Your mother was a very special,caring,loving person. I am sure you know this-just wanted...Read More » ”
4 of 9 | Posted by: donna Anderson - Ishpeming, MI 
“I am so sorry to hear of Linda's passing. My heart goes out to her family. Linda had volunteer in our Gift Shop once a week before she took the job...Read More » ”
5 of 9 | Posted by: Jennifer Dodge - Marquette, MI 
“May you rest in peace, Linda. You were such a sweet and thoughtful woman and we enjoyed knowing you. We will miss you. Love, Jake, Kerri,...Read More » ”
6 of 9 | Posted by: Kerri Walthers 
“Linda was a wonderful person and team player. She made a great contribution through her work at the US Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame. We are...Read More » ”
7 of 9 | Posted by: Tom West - Ishpeming, MI 
“Excellent worker. Great person. ”
8 of 9 | Posted by: Dennis Koers - Gwinn, MI 
“We will miss you, with all the good times at the Holiday Inn and all the other places we hung out at. We will always love you.. ”
9 of 9 | Posted by: Addie & Jack - Marquette, MI 

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Linda Pirlot VanGinkel, 64, of Ishpeming, died Wed. July 18, 2012 at Marquette General Hospital. She was born on March 12, 1948 in Iron Mountain , the daughter of the late Elmer and Ethel (Asplund) Pirlot. Linda graduated from Kingsford High School in 1966. She married Earl VanGinkel on June 25, 1966. The couple moved to Colorado in 1985.
Linda moved back to Ishpeming, where she enjoyed working at the U.S. National Ski Hall of Fame and Museum. Linda loved to dance and danced with a group called the Pisquale's. She loved to sing and enjoyed singing Karaoke with her brother, Don. Linda was a member of the YMCA and was very involved in health and fitness.
Family was very important to Linda, and she was a wonderful mom and grandmother. She was especially thrilled to be a great grandmother. Linda enjoyed life to its fullest. She found peace in watching and listening to the waves at the lower harbor in Marquette and on the ocean. She also enjoyed living in the mountains of Colorado.
She is survived by her son Wade (Rea Richards) VanGinkel of Glenwood Springs, CO, two grandchildren Nicole VanGinkel of Glenwood Springs, CO, and Keenan VanGinkel of Glenwood Springs, CO, one great grandson Colter VanGinkel, two brothers Harlan (Joyce) Pirlot of Appleton, and Don (Virgie) Pirlot of Niagara, her husband EarlVanGinkel of Grand Junction, CO, and many nieces and nephews. She also leaves many friends, including Jeanette Steckel, Richard Cox, Jeanne Bouland, Jenny Numikoski, and Dawn Hoffman.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother Dale Pirlot and her step father James "Honey" Marlett.
Visitation will be Mon. from 11am-12 noon at Kingsford Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 12 noon Monday at the funeral home. Rev. Andrew Filizetti will officiate. Burial will be in Quinnesec Cemetery.
Condolences may be expressed to the family of Linda VanGinkel online atwww.ernashfuneralhomes.com
The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Kingsford Funeral Home with the arrangements.

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