LANESBORO, MN - Linda R. Bergan, 68, of rural Lanesboro, MN died on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI.
Linda Rae Harrington was born in Taopi, MN to Ray and Shirley (Boe) Harrington on November 17, 1947. She was raised in rural LeRoy, MN and was a 1965 graduate of LeRoy High School. She attended and graduated from cosmetology school in Austin, MN. She worked as a hairdresser and also taught cosmetology classes. Linda was united in marriage with Doug Bergan on March 4, 1967, at the Marshall Lutheran Church in Adams, MN. Besides living in Austin and Mankato, MN for a short time, the couple also lived on a farm near LeRoy for several years before moving to rural Lanesboro in 1986. Linda was passionate about her career in cosmetology, enjoyed horses, loved attending grandkids events, quilting, sewing, cooking and most of all spending time with her family.
Linda is survived by her husband, Doug; two children: Brett (Brenda) Bergan and Sarah (Gary) Brown both of Peterson, MN; five grandchildren: Jerad, Josh, Jessica (Tom), Jordan and Jackson; two great-grandchildren: Jaycee and Lincoln; and by three brothers: Mike (Mary Jean) Harrington, Brian (Penny) Harrington and Doug (Lisa) Harrington.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
There will be a memorial service for Linda at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 30, at Grace Lutheran Church in Peterson, MN with The Rev. Sarah Brown officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 29, at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford, and one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church.
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