Linda Nolan, of Brooklyn Park, MN, formerly of Kaukauna, age 67, died Wednesday July 29, 2015 after a year and a half illness. She was born in Kaukauna on May 28, 1948 to John Glenn and Rita (Dashner) Nolan. While attending Kaukauna High School, she was inducted into the Quill and Scroll honor society. She loved music and was a member of the school marching band for which she played the clarinet. Following graduation in 1966, Linda worked at Thilmany Pulp and Paper and the Outagamie County District Attorney's office. She also lived in Milwaukee and Maysville, KY, before to moving to the Twin Cities in 1986. Linda earned her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology at Metropolitan State University in Minneapolis.

She loved being a mom and did all she could for her daughter Amelia. Together they enjoyed going to out dinner, watching movies, and playing dominoes with family. She will be remembered for her kindness and caring spirit for friends, and family, including tending to her Grandpa and Grandma Dashner in the latter stages of their lives. Linda was also an animal lover and doted on her cats.

Linda is survived by her husband, Jim Nelson, Brooklyn Park; her daughter, Amelia (Ryan) Casper, Waukesha; mother, Rita Nolan, Kaukauna; siblings: Donald (Linda Plutchak) Nolan, Madison; Diane Bloy, Kimberly; Steve Nolan, Madison; and Mary Ann (Roger) Fiebelkorn, Manawa; and Amelia's father and previous spouse, John Klebenow. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Linda was preceded in death by her father, John Glenn Nolan; and nephew, Nick Nolan-Plutchak.

Visitation will be held Saturday August 15, 2015 at O'CONNELL FUNERAL HOME (1776 E. Main Street, Little Chute) beginning at 11:00 a.m. until time of Funeral at 12:00 noon. Deacon Bruce Corey will officiate.