Linda M. Parkins, age 56, of Bloomington, WI passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing in Fennimore. She was born December 2, 1965, in Prairie du Chien, WI, the daughter of Al and Judy (Heal) Berg. Linda was united in marriage to Thomas Parkins on August 10, 1985, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bloomington.
Linda graduated from West Grant High School in Patch Grove, WI. Linda loved spending time with her family and friends. Linda worked at Prairie du Chien High School for 6 years and loved her job and the people she worked with and the students she cared for. She loved doing things with her family, especially going to the Midwest Horse Fair, Cranberry Fest, Wiggle Butt Walk, and any type of Craft Fairs or Shows. She was self-taught computer and smart phone skills as her friends would call her “Gizmo”. She was always willing to help her family and friends when needed. She loved life to the fullest, and her family and friends will miss her loving and kind spirit dearly.
Linda is survived by her husband Thomas of Bloomington, son Dustin (Jenelle) Parkins of Waterloo, IA, daughter Amber Parkins of Bloomington, two grandchildren: Leah and Andy, mother Judy Berg of Richland Center, seven siblings: Judy Mergen of Tomah, Mark (Deb) Berg of Lone Rock, Marlene Berg and Keith of Scottsdale, AZ, Barb (Mike) Sander of Boscobel, Donna Berg and Mike of Lone Rock, Steve (Carla) Berg of Deerfield, Lucy Berg and Leo of Milwaukee, mother and father-in-law Bob and Bernadette Parkins of Bloomington, brothers and sisters-in-law: Bob (Mary Jo) Parkins of Kimberly, John and his husband Mark Parkins of Wood Dale, IL, Cathy (Mark) Luhring of Waunakee, Mike Parkins and April of Pardeeville, Kelli Keiner and Greg of Oregon, along with many nieces and nephews, as well as her beloved Cocker Spaniels, Max and Sergeant.
Linda was preceded in death by her father Al Berg.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday January 10, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bloomington with burial to follow in the Church Cemetery. Father John Meinholz will be officiating. Visitation will be held 4:00-7:00 P.M. Sunday January 9, 2022, at the St Mary’s Catholic Church in Bloomington and from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at the church on Monday morning. The Larson Family Funeral Home in Fennimore is assisting the family.