Linda Hengel

Linda H. Hengel, age 68, of Faribault, MN, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021, at the District One Hospital in Faribault, following a sudden illness.

Linda Helen was born on June 25, 1953, in Springfield, MN, to Luverne and Keiko (Kitamura) Hengel.  She graduated from Faribault High School and received her associates degree from Faribault Vo-Tech.  Linda worked for many years at the Community Co-Op and operated her own business, Home Interior & Gifts. Linda loved animals, her family, and helping others.

She is survived by her children, Maia Kershaw, Jason Ahlman, Jenni Ahlman, and Nick Matejcek; grandchildren, Andrew and Megan Kershaw, Brandon Ahlman, and Aurorah, Leonardo, and Eleanor Matejcek; sisters, Donna Hengel, and Katherine Hengel; and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Luverne and Keiko; daughter, Jackie Ahlman; and nephew, Dominic Hengel.

Memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 530 4th St. NW, Faribault.