A Celebration of Life was held June 11, 2025, in Walhalla, N.D., for Linda F. Chaput, 78, of Walhalla, who passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the Pembilier Nursing Center in Walhalla.
Linda Faye Hiller was born Nov. 12, 1946, in Langdon, N.D., to Fred and Bena (Johnson) Hiller. She grew up in Cavalier and graduated from Cavalier High School in 1964. On Sept. 30, 1965, she married Francis Chaput in Olga, N.D. In 1969, they moved to Walhalla. Linda worked at several different restaurants in Cavalier and Walhalla. She enjoyed bingo, bowling, cooking, and bird watching while at the nursing home. Linda was especially fond of her little dog, Hershey.
She is survived by her husband, Francis; children: Wanda (Dewey) Balsdon, Sheila (Ron) Piper of Grand Forks, N.D., Jason (Rochelle) Chaput of Hensel, N.D.; grandchildren: Christiana Gillen, Tyler (Kate) Piper, Tanner Piper and Steven (Katie) Balsdon; great-grandchildren: Leo Gillen, Erica and Madison Balsdon, Lena and Bodie Piper, and Zander and Teegan Balsdon; sisters: Joan (Don) Tongen, Kellene Nabben, and Debbie (Jim) Abar; and many nieces and nephews who loved her dearly. Preceding her in death were her parents, Fred and Bena; sisters Fern Marie and Luella; and grandson-in-law Travis Gillen.
Online guestbook available at www. askewfuneralhome.com