Linda Ohlson

Visitation Date: Saturday, September 10, 2022
Visitation Time: Memorial Service 3:00-9:00 p.m.
Funeral Date: Saturday, September 10th, 2022
Funeral Time: 4:00 pm
Place of Funeral: Salerno's Rosedale Chapels
Interment: Private

Linda Ohlson (nee Colbert), beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away September 2nd, 2022 at her home in Elk Grove Village, Illinois after a long battle with illness at the age of 65.

A kind and generous soul, Linda always put the needs of others before her own.

Born April 29th, 1957 in Chicago to William and Florence Colbert (nee Plath), Linda grew up in Des Plaines and attended Maine West High School. The daughter of a pilot, Linda enjoyed aviation and would occasionally fly small planes out of Schaumburg airport.

Linda worked as an administrator for various manufacturing and logistics companies. She met her beloved husband Michael at work in 1981. They married in 1986.

Whether they were gardening, cooking, eating her favorite Dairy Queen while watching Hallmark Christmas movies, or riding around in the Mustang, Linda most enjoyed spending time with her Mike. She loved the sun and lounging in the pool at home or at the beach at her favorite vacation spot, Treasure Island, Florida.

Linda was a proud and loving mom to her sons Perry and Matthew. She never missed a baseball or football game. The ultimate listener, Mom was always there to lend support and guidance whenever she was needed.

Linda cherished being a grandmother to Sydney and Piper. She loved attending their dance recitals and spoiling them the way only grandmothers can.

Auntie Linda took great pride in hosting family holidays and gatherings and ensured everyone was happy and fed. She was loved dearly by her brother William and sister Lisa and her nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Late in life, Linda battled multiple serious illnesses. She continued to fight and was determined to gain the most out life. The strength, grace and positive attitude in which she handled life’s challenges is an inspiration that will live on in memory.

Memorial services for Linda will be held Saturday, September 10th from 3 to 9PM at Salerno’s Rosedale Chapels Roselle, Illinois.

Linda was preceded in death by grandmother Florence Plath, grandmother Helga Colbert, parents William and Florence Colbert (nee Plath), uncle Bud (Florence) Plath, uncle Jim Plath, aunt June (John) Dietrich,nee Colbert, and niece Samantha Howard.

Linda is survived by her husband Michael, sons Perry (Jennifer) Ohlson and Matthew Ohlson, granddaughters Sydney and Piper, brother William (Susan) Colbert of Elk Grove Village, Illinois, sister Lisa Stumpfoll, nee Colbert of Lake Como, Wisconsin, nieces Sarah, Mina, Lauren and Dana, nephews William, David and Trevor, Cousin Daniel (Lianne) Plath and beloved Uncle Norbert Gajaski.

Memorial services for Linda will be held Saturday, September 10th from 3 to 9PM at Salerno’s Rosedale Chapels Roselle, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Linda’s memory to her favorite charity, UPSforDownS https://donate.upsfordowns.org/