Linda Kay Piotrowski

Princeton - Linda K. Piotrowski, also known as MeMaw passed away peacefully at the age of 70, in her sleep on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at St. Anthony's Hospital in Rockford, Illinois, where she had recently been a patient. She was born on March 23, 1955, in Peru, Illinois, at Peoples Hospital to the late Fred and Bernice (Michael) Wedekind. She married the love of her life, Kurt Piotrowski, on May 11, 1991, at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Princeton. Together, they shared more than 34 years of marriage filled with love, devotion, and family. Linda embraced life with a strong work ethic and a willingness to try new opportunities. Over the years, she sold House of Lloyd products, served as assistant manager at Skate-A-Rama, worked as a housekeeper at the Blue Top Motel, and was the early morning supervisor at the Bureau County Metro Center. She later dedicated many years to operating a home daycare, where she cared for children with the same warmth and kindness she gave her own family. Above all, Linda's greatest joy was her family. She was a constant and loving presence in their lives, never missing a chance to support her children and grandchildren. Whether it meant long days or overnight trips, she was always there-cheering from the sidelines at baseball, basketball, football, and wrestling events. Her love was unwavering, and her presence will be deeply missed. She is survived by her husband, Kurt Piotrowski of Princeton; her children, Aaron (Amy) Christiansen and Shannon Christiansen; her grandchildren, Tyler (Trinity), Bryce, Augie, McKenna, Ace, and Aubrey Christiansen; and her great-grandchildren, Luka and Nova. She is also survived by her three sisters, Karen (Richard) Skaggs, Francis Self and Gail Baker; and her two brothers, Ralph (Kris) Wedekind and Rodney Wedekind; as well as many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins. Linda was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Roger Wedekind; two sisters, Nance Smith and Janice Zacerson. A special thank you from the family to the OSF Hospitals that provided the utmost excellence of care as well as the Fresenius Medical Care Center. Visitation for Linda will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. & Monuments. Services to be held at Norbergs at 11:30 am officiated by Deacon Michelle Frances. Interment will follow at Valley Memorial Park in Spring Valley, Illinois. Pallbearers: Tyler, Bryce, Augie, McKenna, Ace and Aubrey. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to: Freedom House of Princeton, IL, Friends of Strays in Princeton, or the Bureau County Historical Society. Arrangements entrusted to Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. & Monuments. Online condolences may be directed to www.norbergfh.com

Linda Kay Piotrowski

March 23, 1955 - March 18, 2026