Obituary of Linda Kay Carlson

Linda Kay Carlson, age 66 of Minneapolis, Minnesota passed away on Thursday, July 11th, 2024, with her sons and her lifelong friend Michelle by her side. Linda was born February 16th, 1958. She was the youngest of 10 children, raised on the north side of the city. She went to De La Salle High School and loved playing sports from her childhood into adulthood. Linda enjoyed a career in hospitality taking care of the patrons she loved - whether it be cooking, tending the bar, or managing people.

Everyone will remember how much she loved her friends and family. She enjoyed every cabin weekend, nights out on the town, and rooting for her favorite Minnesota sports teams. She was most proud of her two sons, Tom and Terry, raised by her and their father Ron Carlson.

Over the last decade, Linda survived a battle with breast cancer, multiple heart surgeries and many hospital visits. In April 2024, she was diagnosed with stage 3 anal cancer that she was committed to fighting. Her treatment plan consisted of multiple rounds of chemotherapy and six weeks of radiation. During treatment, she had complications that led to an infection which she was no longer strong enough to fight.

She is survived by her children: Tom Carlson (Kiely) and Terry Carlson. Siblings: John Montague, Patricia Johnson, Susan Knotz, Richard Montague (Patti), Colleen Morrow (Thomas), Jeanne Habstritt (Randy), Thomas Montague (Louise).

She was preceded in death by her parents, Gale and John Montague; Brothers, Stephen and James Montague; Brothers-in-law, Jerry Knotz and Dennis Johnson; Sister-in-law, Donna Montague.

Please join us in celebrating the life of Linda Carlson at The Cremation Society of Minnesota: 7835 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 on Friday, July 26th. Visitation at 2pm and memorial service at 3pm.