Loretta Mae Linders, 88, of Owatonna, died Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at District One Hospital in Faribault, Minnesota.
She was born October 5, 1927 in Waseca County, Minnesota the daughter or Lawrence and Grace (Leslie) Willday. She attended country school. Loretta was united in marriage to Russell Linders on October 13, 1945 at the Congregational United Church of Christ, Medford. They made their home in New Richland until 1966 when they moved to Owatonna. Loretta stayed home to care for their six children. In 1978 she began working at Brown Printing in Waseca for five years.
Loretta enjoyed embroidery, crocheting, reading, and gardening. She was an excellent cook as she hosted many family gatherings. She was a member of the Congregational United Church of Christ, Medford.She is survived by her two sons, Dale (Janet) Linders of Clinton, IA, David (Becky) Linders of Owatonna; three daughters, Donna (James) Mauseth of Owatonna, DeNell (Duane) Schroeder of Owatonna, and Debbie (Jim) Nowak of Medford; 11 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; sister, Doris Molle of Plainview; sister-in-law, Mary Willday of Blooming Prairie.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Russell; daughter, Diane Schrom; son-in-law, Roger Schrom; sister, Florence Olson; brothers, Ray Willday, George Wilday, and David “Joe” Willday.
Private family graveside service will be held at Owatonna Memorial Gardens in Owatonna, Minnesota. Memorials are preferred to Congregational United Church of Christ, Medford or donor’s choice. Michaelson Funeral Home is handling arrangements.