Linda Nally Mikkelson, 49, of Racine, WI passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at Froederdt Memorial Hospital as a result of an aneurysm. She was born in Kenosha, WI on June 5, 1961, the daughter of James and Gladys Nally.

Linda graduated from J.A. Craig High School, Janesville, WI and worked at Mercy Hospital as a Nurse's Aide. She completed the Child Care Course at Blackhawk Technical College and had been working in that field since moving to Racine with her family. Linda married Brian Mikkelson on May 23, 1987 in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Janesville. Later, they became members of Nativity of Mary Parish, Janesville, where their children attended school. After moving to Racine, Linda and her family became members of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. She was employed by the Racine Athletic Club in her chosen profession of child care. She loved caring for her family and the children entrusted to her.

Surviving are her much loved husband Brian and their children Brianne (Michael) Pezdir and granddaughter Madysen, of Kenosha and sons Kendall and Jordan, both at home. Also her mother, Gladys Nally, Janesville, mother-in-law Thelma Halferty, brothers and sisters, James (Gina Pizzo) Nally, St .Paul, MN; Kathleen (Patrick) Engesser, Eagan, MN; Mary (John) Nurse, Glen Ellyn, IL; Michael (Sheila) Nally, Germantown, WI and nieces and nephews, Lauren and Shannon Nurse, Daniel and David Engesser, and Evan Nally. Linda was preceded in death by her father, James Nally and her grandparents.

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 6400 Spring St., Racine, on Wednesday, Jun 1st, with Rev. William J. Dietzler officiating. Visitation will be at the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Rd., Racine, on Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and in the church on Wednesday from 10:00 until the time of the Mass. In keeping with Linda's wishes, cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers and her love of children, Memorials can be made to Froederdt Children's Hospital and College or her family.