Kristina Linden, 41, of Grand Island, Nebraska, died Saturday, June 12, 2021, at her home in Grand Island after a long battle with cancer.

The funeral service will be Wednesday, June 16, 10:30 A.M. at the Gass Haney Funeral Home with Pastor Brad Birtell officiating. Interment will be in the Calvary Cemetery, rural Columbus. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. at the Gass Haney Funeral Home and on Wednesday from 9:30 - 10:30 A.M.

Kristina was born April 19, 1980, and adopted by Roger and Marlene (Smith) Reinke. Growing up, she enjoyed reading and playing the piano. She graduated from Lakeview High School in 1998 and then attended Nebraska Christian College. While living in Omaha, Kristina worked at the Jones Store and after moving to Grand Island in 2005, she worked at Home Depot. She later became a consultant for Perfectly Posh. She loved to spend time with her dog, Clara, and as part of her therapy, found comfort in gardening and tending to her flowers.

Kristina is survived by:
Son: Christopher Linden
Daughter: Shelby Linden
Mother: Marlene Reinke
Brother: Dana (Sarah) Reinke
Sister: Melissa (Derek) Salak
Grandmother: Irene Smith
Nephews: Colby, Logan, and Ethan Salak
Dylan and Devin Reinke
Nieces: Avery Salak
Hannah Reinke

Kristina was preceded in death by:
Father: Roger Reinke
Brother: Christopher Reinke
Grandparents: Martin & Edna Reinke
Grandfather: Dean Smith