WESTBROOK, Minnesota (STPNS) --

Linda Stolp

    Mass of Christian Burial for Linda Stolp were held February 26, 2013 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Milroy. Interment was in St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery.  Online condolences may be sent at www.stephensfuneralservice.com.  

    Linda Joanne Stolp, 52 of Milroy died on Friday, February 22, 2013 at her home.  

    Linda was born March 26, 1960 in Granite Falls, MN to James and Joanne (Wambeke) Matthys.  She was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Cottonwood.  Linda graduated from Echo Wood Lake High School in 1978.  On July 18, 1981 she was united in marriage to Jay Stolp at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Milroy.  They resided on a farm near Milroy.  Linda worked various jobs, most recently at the Milroy School where she was the head cook for 20 years before retiring due to her illness.  She also helped out on the farm and worked at home raising her two children.  Linda fought a courageous battle with cancer since being diagnosed in 2002.  She was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church where she was a member of the CCW.  Linda enjoyed sewing, collecting dolls and Indian artifacts, reading, cooking, and baking.  She loved golfing, snowmobiling, gardening, and fishing.  Linda also enjoyed bowling, playing cards, and spending time with her friends.  



    Survivors include her husband Jay; children Dustin Stolp and Tiffany (Cole) Guetter, both of Milroy; parents James and Joanne Matthys of Wood Lake; siblings: Brenda (Chris) Petersen of St. Cloud, FL, Lisa (Mark) Cuhel of Winsted, and Scott (Bonnie) Matthys of Wood Lake; and many other relatives and friends.  

    Preceding her in death were her grandparents, uncle Donald Wambeke, and nephew Tyler.