Sandra L. Linnerud

Sandra Lee Linnerud, age 68, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2009 at Skaalen Home.   She was born in Wiota, WI on March 5, 1941, a daughter of Charles and Ethel (Sticksrude) Putnam.   On June 18, 1960, she was united in marriage to Knute Linnerud in Monticello.   Sandra worked at Skaalen Home for 34 years.   She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandson.   She was a member of Covenant Lutheran Church, and was active in the Lamb of God Circle there.   She loved playing cards, golfing, crocheting, and traveling.   She was an avid sports fan, especially of baseball, and followed the Brewers, Packers and Badgers.   Sandra had an infectious laugh.   She loved to visit with family and friends, and despite her illness, she continued to enjoy life, always with a smile on her face.   She is survived by her husband, Knute; 2 sons, Phillip (Gurena) and John (Nancee); grandchildren, Britton, Mitchell and Hayden; great-grandson, Teddy; 2 sisters, Charlene Durtschi and Carol (Ken) McWilliams; brother, David (Darlene) Putnam; 2 sisters-in-law, Ruth Ellen Putnam and Nancy Putnam; and nieces and nephews.   She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Kristina; and 3 brothers, Arthur, Robert and Charles.   Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at Covenant Lutheran Church, 1525 N. Van Buren, Stoughton, with the Rev. George Carlson officiating.   Burial will follow at Jensen Cemetery, Edgerton.   The family will greet friends on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the Olson-Holzhuter-Cress Funeral Home in Stoughton, and again at church on Wednesday from 10:00 am until the time of service.   Special thanks to Skaalen Home.