Linda Coughlin
1953-09-27 2013-04-06
SCHAUMBURG – Linda M. Coughlin, 59, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2013, following a long illness. Linda was surrounded by her family.
A memorial wake for Linda will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, 330 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg. A memorial Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday, April 15, at St. Hubert Church, 729 Grand Canyon Parkway in Hoffman Estates.
Born Sept. 27, 1953, in Elgin, the oldest child of Ralph and the late Courtney Coughlin. Linda is also survived by her sister, Terry (Dave) Lyman; brother, Brian (Sandra) Coughlin; nieces, Christy (Marc) De Lisle and Nicole Lyman; and nephews, Sean, Taylor and Matthew Coughlin. Linda is also great-aunt to Madison and Ashley De Lisle.
Linda was preceded in death by her mother, Courtney; and brother, Patrick Coughlin.
Linda was co-chairman of the Hoffman-Schaumburg March of Dimes Teen Tag Day held in January 1970. Linda was chosen to represent the Chicago and metropolitan area as chapter chairman at the National Conference. This honor was given to Linda in recognition of the outstanding achievement of the Hoffman-Schaumburg Teens. They collected the highest amount in Cook, Lake and DuPage counties.
Linda was a very kind, gentle and loving woman. She loved her nieces and nephews as if they were her own. She watched them at both school and sports activities. Linda cared deeply for all animals from domestic dogs, cats and birds to those animals that are extinct. She gave not only her money for animal care she volunteered her time in various shelters throughout her life. Linda will be remembered for these things and so much more.
Masses will be appreciated or memorials to any animal charity.
For information, call the funeral home at 847-882-5580.
A memorial wake for Linda will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, 330 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg. A memorial Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday, April 15, at St. Hubert Church, 729 Grand Canyon Parkway in Hoffman Estates.
Born Sept. 27, 1953, in Elgin, the oldest child of Ralph and the late Courtney Coughlin. Linda is also survived by her sister, Terry (Dave) Lyman; brother, Brian (Sandra) Coughlin; nieces, Christy (Marc) De Lisle and Nicole Lyman; and nephews, Sean, Taylor and Matthew Coughlin. Linda is also great-aunt to Madison and Ashley De Lisle.
Linda was preceded in death by her mother, Courtney; and brother, Patrick Coughlin.
Linda was co-chairman of the Hoffman-Schaumburg March of Dimes Teen Tag Day held in January 1970. Linda was chosen to represent the Chicago and metropolitan area as chapter chairman at the National Conference. This honor was given to Linda in recognition of the outstanding achievement of the Hoffman-Schaumburg Teens. They collected the highest amount in Cook, Lake and DuPage counties.
Linda was a very kind, gentle and loving woman. She loved her nieces and nephews as if they were her own. She watched them at both school and sports activities. Linda cared deeply for all animals from domestic dogs, cats and birds to those animals that are extinct. She gave not only her money for animal care she volunteered her time in various shelters throughout her life. Linda will be remembered for these things and so much more.
Masses will be appreciated or memorials to any animal charity.
For information, call the funeral home at 847-882-5580.