Surrounded by family, the Lord our Father called to home his angel, Linda, on August 17, 2024. She will be forever missed by her family and friends.
Linda was born to Clarence “Red” and Patricia (Marcou) Zirbes on May 24, 1953 in Lacrosse, WI, moving to Winona, MN at the age of 1 and then in Rochester, MN at the age of 3. She graduated from Lourdes High School in 1971. While working at the Oakview and Chateau theatres in Rochester, she met the love of her life, Michael Henry, on a blind date. After a brief courtship and two marriage proposals, she said yes and the two were wed on September 29, 1973 at St. John the Evangelist Church in Rochester, MN. They welcomed three children, Chad, Shane, and Malinda and to keep things interesting, they had each of their children in different states.
Linda was an avid activist for the things she believed in which included her faith, service to America’s Veterans, and her political beliefs. She was a volunteer for many years for organizations including Alateen, VFW Auxiliary, St. John the Evangelist Church, and Local 21 Union. She was a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary, serving in the role of President, Treasurer, as well as district President for three years.
She spent 25 years working at the Kahler Hotel in the Bakery Basket/Grand Grill followed by working for UNITE HERE Local 21 and Hy-Vee Barlow in the bakery.
She is survived by her husband, Michael Henry; sons Chad (Nicki) and Shane Henry; daughter, Malinda (John) Wilcox; mother (Patricia Zirbes); grandchildren, Hannah, Brayden, Alexis, Michael, Melia, Lorra, and Clara; great-grandson, Micah; sister, Rhonda (Michael) Franken; brothers, Michael (Carol) and David Zirbes; sister-in-law, Judy; brother-in-law, Bob; many nieces and nephews; and special friends (Karen, Mary, and Tammy). She was proceeded in death by her father; brothers, Randy and Gary; sister, Barbara; and nephew, Kim.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 23, 2024 at Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Rochester with Rev. Msgr. Gerald Mahon officiating. A visitation will be held from 4:00pm to 7:00pm on Thursday, August 22, 2024 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the Mass at the church on Friday. The burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
The post Linda M. Henry appeared first on Macken Funeral Home.