"Val and Family: Linda was an amazing person. I am going to miss spending time with her at the cabin on Lake Vermillion. Sending hugs and prayers. Linda Melcher "
In loving memory of
Linda Radziej Pilarski
January 27, 1963 - October 24, 2021
Linda Marie Pilarski, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family due to complications of Covid, on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at the age of 58. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, October 29 at 11:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Little Falls. A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 28 from 4:00-8:00 P.M. and from 9:30 A.M. until the hour of the service on Friday all visitation time will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Little Falls. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to CCD Education: 208 Broadway W., Little Falls, MN 56345, Helping Hands Resource Center: 531 Main Street, Holdingford, MN 56340 or St. Jude Hospital: 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Linda was born in Little Falls to Jack Arnold and Doris (Brixius) Radziej. She graduated from LFCHS in 1981. She attended and graduated from SCSU. Linda worked for Our Lady of Lourdes as the parish secretary and Director of Religious Education for over 20 years. Faith and family were most important to her, especially her grandchildren. Linda loved going to the cabin, shopping and spending time with family and friends. She loved Toy Story and Diet Coke. Linda's laughter was contagious, and she was not afraid to laugh at herself.
Linda was united in marriage to Jim Benson and had three children: Jim Jr., Ryan and Bridget. They later divorced. Years later Linda was united in marriage to Val Pilarski. They enjoyed going for motorcycle rides, going on walks and camping.
Linda is survived by her husband, Val; children, Jim (Brittney) Benson, Ryan Benson, Bridget (Erik) Rekowski, Tania Jensen, Natasha Pilarski, Tony (Candi) Pilarski and 13 grandchildren; mother, Doris Radziej; siblings, Mary (Earl) Fuechtmann, Randy (Laurie Tax) Radziej, Patty Becker, David (Kathy) Radziej, Karen Anez, Jane (Keith) Kotsmith and many nieces, nephews and friends.
She is preceded in death by her father, Arnold "Jack" Radziej; brother-in-law, Verd Anez; mother-in-law, Collette Benson
The service will be lived streamed at link below.
Emblom Brenny Funeral Service is Cherishing the Memory and Celebrating the Life of Linda. 320-632-4393.
Tributes
"Prayer's to Linda's family. She was always so cheerful and fun to visit with. Rest in peace classmate! Gordy Anderson "
"Gentle hugs, prayers, and condolences go out to the Radziej, Pilarski, and Benson families. May Linda rest in the peace of Christ, and may God hold all of you in the palm of his hand. Blessed be her memory."
"Linda was a great person and I am so glad I got to know her. She was a great person to work with in Religious Ed. I just loved how she could laugh through anything and make the problems go away. I am really going to miss her. Rest in peace Linda and will see you on the other side. Sorry for your loss Val and family. "
"Val, so sorry to hear about Linda. Thankful we got to meet her at the class reunion. She was so pleasant and easy to talk with. Look forward to Christ's return; when all will be resurrected and the enemy of death will be destroyed. 1 Corinthians 15:22 (KJV) 22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive....1 Corinthians 15:26 (KJV) 26 The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death. love, Tom & Marlene "
"We will miss you Linda. We are glad we got to know you and your sister at the house you guys rented for many years. Lots of fun and coming over screaming there a bat in the house. Rest In Peace Terry and Marvin Thorsett"
"I enjoyed doing Linda?s hair for many years.I always knew I was gonna have a good time. She was so much fun, and a very positive person. Rest In Peace Linda, give my mom a kiss."
"Sympathies to all of Linda's family, She always had a smile on her face, Rest in Peace Linda!"
"No words can describe how sorry we are for your loss. We were honored to have such a great sponsor couple to help us prepare for our marriage. Keep an eye on those turkeys for Val. Kyle & Holly Runnoe "
"Sincere sympathy to Val and her children, also all the Radziej families. May she rest in peace. I was a Religious ED Secretary for her during the Wednesday night CCD classes and got to know her well. She was a gem in my eyes and many of others!! She will be definitely missed by many. May God our Father comfort you during this time of sorrow and the hard days to follow. She certainly is another angel among us all!!"
"Our Hearts are saddened with the loss of Linda. We didnt know her very well, but were blessed with her presence, teaching and kind heart during CCD Classes and a few phone/email chats we had while planning First Reconciliation/Communion for my son. He will forever remember how nervous he was and how Linda made him feel alright- she was understanding and patient with him. She touched many lives-some she may not have even realized. Rest in Peace, Our Friend, with our Lord Jesus whom you served with a great heart. Thank you. "
"SORRY FOR YOUR LOST MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO THE PILARSKI AND RADZIEJ FAMILIES CAROL VOGL AND FAMILY"
"Linda was such a good sport ,always had a smile and a laugh to go with it. Played volleyball with her and she was always so uplifting. She will be missed. My heart goes out to Val and her children. Peace to you."
"My heartfelt thoughts to all. I will miss seeing Linda at the parish office, we always would have a laugh or two! She was so very kind and always helpful to me with anything! Loved that smile! "
"So sorry for your loss. Linda was a fun and positive person."
"Very sorry for your loss, peace to loved ones. Linda was an incredibly nice person, wise, and helpful. She was that way as a kid at OLOL and stayed that way. A couple of years ago I ran into her in dealing with the Parish and she was still kind and positive. The world seems a little less bright this morning."
"Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers to Val, and the family, both immediate nd extended. Linda had many talents and touched many lives, she will be missed. God bless and comfort you all in your grief and loss. "
"Jim and Ryan, holding you in prayer at this difficult time. Your Mom was a gem. When your mom shared her beautiful smile, her whole face just lit up. I?m so sorry, guys. ??"
"Praying for you Ryan, Sophia and family. "
"Sorry for your loss. Linda was Awesome to know. "
"Prayers to Linda's family, heaven has gained an angel ? she such a big heart and will be missed."
"Sorry for your loss "
"My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. She was such a kind-hearted human that gave so much. I will never forget her laugh. It would put a smile on anyone's face. God bless."
"My sympathy to Linda?s family she was a great person. She was one of my classmates."
"Our Deepest Condolences and Heartfelt sympathy, ?such a nice person? from The Crowder Family"
"My deepest sympathy to all of Linda?s family. May she Rest In Peace. "
"Thoughts and prayers are with you all. "
"So very sorry for your loss."
"Val and Radziej Families. So sorry for your loss. Heaven gained another angel. Thoughts and prayers are with you all."
"I'm so sorry for your loss, thinking of you all during this difficult time. Linda was a classmate and such a nice person. "
"I am so sorry for your loss, thinking of you all during this time. Linda was a class mate, she was always such a nice girl . "
"So sorry for your loss. Linda will be missed so much."
"Our Deepest Sympathy to Linda?s Family! Rich and Wendy Waltman"