Linda McFarlin
In 1969 she married Dennis M. McFarlin, son of Stewart D. and Alice (Wade) McFarlin, whom she had first met while still in high school. Linda and Dennis did not have any children.
She received a diploma in Nursing from Mount Sinai Hospital School of Nursing in 1969; a B.S.N., magna cum laude, from Rush University College of Nursing in 1977; and a M.A. from Roosevelt University in 1987.
She was employed in the Chicago area as a nurse and in nursing administration until 1986 when she and her spouse, Dennis, returned to Adams County to reside. She was employed at Adams County Memorial Hospital, Villa Pines Nursing Center, and in 1989 assumed the position of “County Nurse” for Adams County, a post that she held until retirement in 2010.
Linda held many positions of professional service, including President of District 18 of the Illinois Nurses Association, appointment by Wisconsin Governor James E. Doyle to the Rural Health Development Council, President of the Wisconsin Public Health Association, and she served as a member of the Board of Directors of Moundview Hospital and Clinics in Friendship for a number of years.
Linda’s hobby for many years was sewing. She and Dennis loved to travel and were fortunate to visit many corners of the world. Her passion was the many cocker spaniels that shared her life. For over 30 years, she participated in that fellowship that believed in a higher power.
She leaves surviving, her husband, brothers, Dennis (Robbin) Polivka, of Spring Green, Wisconsin and Gregory (LuAnn) Polivka, of River Falls, Wisconsin, and sister, Jean (David) Kapinsky, of Wausau, Wisconsin. Both of her parents predeceased her.
Interment of her ashes will be at Gould Rock Cemetery in Grand Marsh at a later date.
Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2015, at Roseberry’s Funeral Home, in Friendship, with a memorial service at 11:00 a.m.
Our deepest condolences to you Dennis, and your family. Linda was a great woman!
I met Linda while working for Family Planning Health Services and was so lucky to become employed by Adams-Friendship Public Health later. Linda was such a lady! I will always be grateful that I had the opportunity to know her.
I worked with Linda and always admired her character and intelligence. We talked public health but we also talked sewing. She will always be in my memory. I was on vacation when she passed but wanted to let you know that she will be remembered. The earth lost a great person, but heaven gained a great angel!
I am so sorry Dennis for the loss of Linda, I will remember her so well. May God Bless you and keep you.
Dennis, I was so sad to hear of the great loss of your dear wife. Dad (Doug) felt very bad for you also. He appreciates you so much as a “great neighbor”. Prayers for you during this hard time. Barb
Dennis, you have my deepest sympathy, God will help you during this time.
Dennis –
Fran and I remember the early years when the four of us went out bowling and then a snack or dessert. She was the perfect person for you to marry and I know you had many wonderful years together before serious illness struck. We hope to see you in August.
God bless you and God bless Linda.
Dennis – You are in our thoughts at this difficult time. We have enjoyed hearing the stories of your travels and escapades. Linda was committed to you and to her community. May God be with you at this time and may your memories provide comfort to you. God Bless.
Dennis – So sorry for your loss.
Linda was an amazing lady. I loved working with her and always enjoyed hearing about her travels. Linda will be remembered often including on her birthday, of which we shared. She will be DEEPLY missed.
When you called me Monday with the news of Linda’s passing , I thought of this…..she is over to the other side…the side with no pain or illness, the side where she waits in complete confidence that you would be reunited. Thank you for finding my business card & making the connection. We of Sunday morning will miss her deeply, and her presence will be felt always on my left side. Peace to you & your family.
Dennis,
So sorry for your loss. I enjoyed working with Linda at Moundview, she was a wonderful person. You are in our thoughts.
so sorry for your loss. Will remember you in my prayers.
Dennis, we were sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dennis,
Please know you are in my thoughts and my prayers. What I will always remember about Linda is her professionalism and expertise as a nurse, her soft voice and her infectious smile. She was an elegant lady and will be sorely missed. Take care of yourself and find comfort in the adventures and memories shared. God’s peace to you in the days ahead.
Sandra Pheiffer
Linda was such a great person. She will be missed by many. Dennis you are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. You have our deepest sympathy
Dennis, my sincere condolences.
Dennis and Family- So sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Linda will be missed by many.
Linda was my best friend for over 45 years. We met when we were 21 and we grew old together. She was my sister in every sense of the word. Linda and Dennis went through it all with our family that growing up and growing old entails. She was the friend that I went too for trusted advise, comfort and laughter. I will miss her every moment of my life, but I know the next place that she goes will be the heaven she deserves. I love you Linda and Dennis.
Dennis,
So sorry to hear of Linda’s death. May God give you peace and the strength to carry on.
So sorry to hear of Linda’s passing, Dennis. Our thoughts are with you. Sending hugs. Joy & Luther
Dennis and family, Our sincerest sympathy. Linda was a great person. she cared so much for the people of her community and did so much volunteer work. May the good memories sustain you through the difficult days ahead. god’s love & peace to you all.
For Linda’s family-Ruthie and I are sorry for your loss. So truly kind and loving, she will be missed.
Dennis & Family——- I was so sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. We worked many years at Social Services. I knew Linda as a very active & dedicated County Nurse. She liked HGTV & got me interested in it. God Bless all of you during this very sad & difficult time.
Please know your are in your thoughts and prayers Dennis. Linda was a wonderful person. She always had a smile on her face. She was kind and gracious. We are so sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful woman. May God grant you peace and comfort as only He can give.
Arkdale Trinity Church
Dennis, Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers for your loss!
At Family Planning Health Services, we remember with gratitude Linda’s years of service as a board member, and as Board Chair for fourteen years. From reading people’s comments, it is obvious that this type of service was simply who she was, and she will be missed by many.
Our condolences,
Sally Rasmussen,
FPHS Board Chair
Dennis and children- We send you are condolences for your loss. It is our prayer that God will soften your hurt and strengthen and sustain you as you remember love you shared.
Dennis, we are so saddened by your loss. Linda did so much good for others throughout her careers…she must certainly be reaping her rewards now.
Dennis I am so sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. May Jesus bring you comfort at this sad time.
So sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. You are in our prayers.
Dennis so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers
Dennis,
I am so sorry to hear about Linda. You have my deepest sympathy.
Linda and I worked on many county projects together and on the hospital board for many years. She was always a great collaborator. She will be missed – our sincere condolences.
Dennis – we were so sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. She was such a fantastic gal. Your loss is shared by everyone who knew her. Please know you are in out thoughts.
Dennis: So sorry for your loss. Linda was one of the sweetest women I have ever met. God and family be with you at this time.
Dennis, so sorry for your loss. Linda will be missed by many. My prayers are with you.
Dennis- so sorry about Linda’s passing- she did so much for our County and was a pleasure to know. My sincere sympathy
Dennis, we were so very sad to hear of Linda’s passing. She was a great person to work with and such an asset to this community. She will be missed. You and her family are in our thoughts and prayers. Bruce and Cheri
Dennis, so sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. What a great lady she was. Our family’s knew each other well being we both were from the Grand Marsh area & schools. What a great legacy she leaves behind. You & Linda shared alot in life & travelings. Keep thoses memories close to your heart. God Bless you & her family.
Dennis, sorry for your loss. Linda always had a smile and hello. She will be missed.
So Sorry for your loss! Will keep you and your family in our Prayers!
OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY FOR YOUR LOSS, GOD BLESS
So sorry to hear of your loss. Linda was an amazing woman, always a smile on her face! Loved working with her. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Dennis I am so sorry for your loss. Linda was a special lady and I enjoyed working with her while at Villa, she will be missed by all that knew her.
Dennis, I was saddened to hear of Linda’s passing. RIP
Sorry to hear of the passing of one of my classmates. May God’s love help you through these troubling times.
Dennis, you and the community have suffered a great loss! Our prayers are with her and you!
Dennis – So sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. She was a wonderful person who did so much for the Public Health Department during her time working for Adams County. My Condolences to you during this very difficult time.
Dennis, We were so sorry to hear about Linda. We extend to you our deepest sympathy.
Demnis: we are sad to learn of Linda’s passing. May you find peace and comfort in knowing others care. Thinking of you…
Dennis- I am at a loss for words. You two had such fun together and I always enjoyed hearing of your travels. Know that we are here for you.
Dennis….. So sorry to read about Linda. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May she R.I.P.
Dennis-you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Dennis and family,
Sending our sincere condolences. May the memories hold her close to you.
Dennis…..So sad to hear the news about Linda. She was a wonderful person and know that she will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
We’re so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dennis, I was saddened to hear of Linda’s passing. you will be in my thoughts and prayers. No words can express the feelings that you are going through. May the knowledge that she is now one of God’s angels waiting for you to join her someday help you through this difficult time.
Sadness. Linda helped me start the Coats for Kids early on and so benefital for Traffic Safety. Dennis so sorry
Dennis,
There are no words to tell you how saddened we are to read about Linda passing away. You have our deepest sympathy. You two had great adventures within your marriage as she always talked about the many travels you two did. She was an outstanding individual to work with within the County. May the great memories you have get you through this sad time. God Bless you!!
Dennis, I’m so sorry to hear about Linda’s passing… She was a wonderful woman & she will be missed. So sad to lose another classmate. Sincere sympathy…
I am saddened to hear this news. Linda was always an incredible power of example to the community. Peace, love, and light.
Dennis, Herb and I are saddened to hear of Linda’s passing. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss, humanity has lost a wonderful component.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers for healing sent during this difficult time.
Sorry for your family loss….Linda was a great lady.
Dennis and family, so sorry to hear this news. Linda was always so pleasant and always carried a warm smile. Hold your memories close to your heart.
I am so sorry for the passing of your wife.May GOD grant you peace and comfort during this time of sorrow.
Dear Dennis & Family,
I was so saddened to read of Linda’s passing she was such a great gal. I will always remember our trip to Cancun we had such a happy and fun time. She and I always talked of our travels whenever we would see each other as that is something we both loved doing. My very deepest sympathy to you and her whole family. I know she will be missed by you all.
So deeply sad for your loss. Don and I always enjoyed running into you two at Easton. Our Deepest Sympathy to all. Karen and Don
Jean, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. I know you and your sister were more than sisters…but the dearest of friends, as well. You have my sympathy. Linda
Dennis, i am deeply saddened to read this. My love and prayers for you…
Linda was a wonderful women. Hold each other close and share your memories. MAY God family and friends comfort you during this difficult time.
Dennis…..Sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. If there is anything you need that we can help with…..let us know.