LINDA J. MILENKOVIC

LINDA MILENKOVIC Obituary

Linda Jane Milenkovic, 64, passed away peacefully at her home in Eastport, ME, on May 10, 2011 with her husband, Heinz, at her side. Linda was born in Geneva, NY on Sept 26, 1946, to Robert and Irene (Willard) McDole. Heinz and Linda were married on Aug 7, 1971 in Wheaton, IL. For over 30 years Linda enjoyed raising and breeding Malamutes for show and weight pulling competitions. Her love for the dogs was great, keeping one little guy, Halen, right up until her final days. Linda served on the Board of Directors at the Eastport Art Center; the There's Hope in Washington County conference, which addressed the needs of cancer patients in the Washington County area and she was also involved in the creation of a cancer action group in Machias, ME, that assists cancer patients in rural areas with access to care. Linda also worked as a Hospice volunteer for Downeast Hospice for four years. Linda was predeceased by her father, Robert McDole and her daughter, Megan Milenkovic. Surviving are her loving husband of almost 40 years, Heinz Milenkovic; mother, Irene McDole of Prescott, AZ; son, Matthew Clark Milenkovic and his wife Sydney of Seattle, WA; sister, Patricia Trout and her husband Michael of Sheridan, WY and a close family friend, Gail Borenstein of IL. A celebration of Linda's life will be held on Heinz and Linda's 40th wedding anniversary, Aug 7, 2011 in Eastport. A time and place will be announced at a later date. Donation's in Linda's memory may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosecrans Ave, Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 (1-877-272-6266; www.pancan.org), or to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais and Eastport, ME. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.maysfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on May 13, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for LINDA MILENKOVIC

8 Entries

Mark Talamonti

May 16, 2011

It was an honor and a privlege to serve as Linda's surgeon and physician. She fought valiantly and never lost her zest for life and her love for family. We will miss her greatly.

Katherine Mahon

May 14, 2011

sending Linda on with love and smiles and joy.

Barbara Barnett

May 13, 2011

Dear Heinz and Matt,
May 13, 2011
Today when we had the Machias support meeting Linda was there with all of us. Heinz, we told stories, and shared all the photos you gave to me. Linda's feisty approach to dealing with her illness, her great sense of humor, and her love of life will be with all of us forever.
During my visits to see Linda at home, she always had a smile that not only lit up her eyes, but touched me deeply. We shared tears and laughter, hugs and her marvelous burps!
I will keep Linda in my heart always and will continue to 'celebrate' her life and remember her laughing and telling her stories throughout her very amazing journey that she shared with with so many of us. What an honor and a privilege to have known her and loved her. Heinz, we will wait for you to join us at the group again someday as we have so much to learn from you.
Love, Barb Barnett

May 13, 2011

Dear Heinz...It has been almost 30 years since Rick and I met you and Linda. What a wonderful day that was...our first meeting at the old house on Long. So many good memories! Your family has given us more than you can imagine. Our lives have been enriched because of both you. We have been blessed...thank you. You are in our thoughts and forever in our hearts.
Love, Helen and Rick Nelson

PanCAN Walk 2011 Chicago with Linda

Linda Feldmann

May 13, 2011

Heinz and Matt,
Your family has been like family to me. Your friendship and love of life have been an inspiration. Even though Linda is gone from this world, she has had a permanent mark on the peoples' lives she has touched, especially mine.
Love,
Linda Feldmann

May 13, 2011

Dear Heinz, I am so thankful that I had the chance to meet both you and Linda at the Cancer conferences. She was a very special person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time. God Bless you all. Mary Jones (Tami's mom)

May 13, 2011

Heinz and Matt:
I can not express how much I loved your lady. Linda was an inspriation to all that met her. She was so wise, compassionate, unselfish, strong, and courageous...truly one of a kind. She touched my life and has left a permanent mark. I am so glad she came to Maine. I know that Keith and Dad are embracing her and thanking her for giving her all to the planning of our Cancer conference. I look forward to seeing her and meeting Meg someday.

I love you all.

Tami Dinsmore

May 13, 2011

Heinz,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.My memories of Linda will always be an inspiration to me,That smile,caring and fiesty personality.IT was a joy to have known Linda.Will miss her cake with ginger topping. Take care Heinz. Lucille

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