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Linda D. Aanenson, age 70, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND, surrounded by her loving family. Linda was born on September 12, 1955, to Harvey and Lorraine (Bennen) Hegg in Crookston, MN.

Linda was baptized and confirmed at Concordia Lutheran Church in Fertile, Minnesota. She graduated from Fertile-Beltrami High School in 1973. Linda was united in marriage to Stanley Aanenson on June 28, 1974. They welcomed a son, Jamie, and a daughter, Tami.

Linda worked various jobs throughout the years. She worked on the Aanenson family farm (where she could throw a haybale like no other), the hardware store in Fertile, Polk County EMS, and was the head cook for Fair Meadow Nursing Home. She coached JH volleyball and JH basketball for many years at Fertile-Beltrami.

Linda enjoyed watching many sports, especially when her grandchildren played. She was an avid Minnesota Twins and Vikings fan and went to multiple games with family. She often helped her granddaughter Jacelyn during softball and would be a first/third base coach during her games.

Linda was on the Winger Stinger softball team and was very proud when they advanced to take 2nd place at the state tournament, then continuing on to nationals in Texas. You would often find her 'gone fishing' no matter the season. She had great pride going on mother/daughter and Broads with Rods ice fishing trips to Lake of the Woods. Many trips were made to Lake of the Woods with her brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Cheryl, and her husband Stanley. She loved music, and liked watching her birds, especially hummingbirds. She enjoyed playing cards and beanbags, having tournaments yearly with her family. She was a part of a bowling league in Twin Valley, and although they may not have been very good, fun was had by all. During the summer months, she also enjoyed golfing with Nolan and Carter in addition to the all-day ranger rides with her family. She looked forward to Bingo at Peachy's Pub in Bejou, MN, on Monday and Friday nights, rarely missing a game, where she visited with old and new friends. Anyone that knew Linda would agree that she was always up for any adventure. Linda lived a life full of FAMILY, FRIENDS and FUN!

Linda's giving heart, endless love and unforgettable laugh will live on in the hearts of all that knew her.

Linda is survived by her husband of 51 years, Stanley; daughter, Tami Pinske (Kevin Olson), Fertile, MN; grandchildren, Nolan Pinske, Jacelyn Pinske, Jacob Pinske-Olson, Tanner (Abby) Olson, Carter Olson, Kadyn Olson, and Chloe Olson, all residing nearby Fertile, MN; great-grandson, Miles Olson; siblings, Wayne (Cheryl) Hegg, Fertile, MN, and Todd Ranz, Fertile, MN; numerous nieces and nephews, and many other people, with whom she had a special bond, and she considered family.

She is preceded in death by her infant son, Jamie; father, Harvey Hegg; mother, Lorraine Brunsberg; stepfathers, George Ranz and Donald Brunsberg; siblings, Gerald Hegg, Eugene Hegg, Jeff Hegg, and Cheryl Senn; and brother-in-law, Charles Senn.

Linda's family would like to express their heartfelt thanks for the outpouring of love and support during this difficult time.

Celebration of Life Service: 11:00 AM, Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at Faaberg Lutheran Church, Rindal, MN.

Visitation: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Monday, November 24, 2025 at Erikson-Vik-Ganje Funeral Home, Fertile, MN, with a prayer service beginning at 6:30 PM.

Inurnment: Faaberg Lutheran Cemetery, Rindal, MN. (At a later date)

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