Linda J. Noltze, age 78, of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 15, 1948, in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of the late Gene and Joyce (Hofmann) Hess. She was united in marriage to her loving husband, John Noltze, on September 21, 1969, at St. John’s in Menominee Falls, WI. They were married for 56 wonderful years and together raised a beautiful family. During her life, she worked for Lakeland Health Center as a medical assistant and nurse’s aide, and eventually retired. She was a wonderful caregiver. She was respectful, compassionate, and loved helping others. She was a passionate animal lover, loved gardening, and really enjoyed crafts such as stenciling and painting. She was strong-willed, tough, and told it like it was. Her loving and creative personality will be deeply missed.
Linda is survived by her husband, John; children, Amy (Roger) Bates and Chad Noltze; siblings, Elizabeth (James) Hafemeister, Laurie (Joyce) Hess, Mike (Barb) Hess, John (Bridget) Hess, and David (Terri) Hess; grandchildren, Maelin Noltze and Matthew (Taylor) Bates; great grandchildren, Winry Bates, nieces, nephews and many other beloved family members.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that memorials be made to Lakeland Animal Shelter: P.O. Box 1,000, Elkhorn, WI, 53121 or https://lakelandanimalshelter.org/donate/
A memorial service will take place on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the funeral home, 730 N Wisconsin St., Elkhorn, WI, 53121, at 12:00 PM. Visitation will take place at the funeral home from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. Haase-Lockwood & Associates Funeral Homes and Crematory of Elkhorn, WI, is honored to serve the Noltze family. Online condolences can be made at http://www.haaselockwoodfhs.com
