Lynette Rae "Lenny" Brink, 56, Sturgis, died at Sturgis Regional Hospital, October 25, 2014.

Lynette Rae Hawk was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on March 11, 1958, to Wilfred and Bernadine (Wisnieski) Hawk. Lenny worked as a waitress for many years in both Little Falls and Sturgis. She treated her customers like family and gave joyous hospitality to those she served. Her long braided hair, sparkling hazel eyes and contagious smile will be missed. Her passions included her beloved pets and neighborhood cats that she took excellent care of; spending time outdoors tending to her flowers, baking, cooking and talking. She loved to wear decorative brooches, listen to music, watch movies and take rides in the hills with Daryl.

She is survived by her loving husband, Daryl; step-children, Larry (Darlene) Brink, Daryla Sandy, Claireen (Chuck) Spring, DeWayne (Roxie) Brink;12 step-grandchildren; and 24 step-great-grandchildren; parents, Todd and Bernie Hawk, Little Falls, MN; sister, Debbie Guertin, St. Cloud; brothers, Kevin of Little Falls and Jamey of Paynesville; nieces, Michelle Lunceford, Cassie Herbst & Laura Guertin, St. Cloud; Savannah Hawk, and Jessica Hawk, Little Fall;. Nephew, Andrew Hawk, St. Cloud; 3 great-nephews; and a great-niece.

The funeral service will be held Wednesday, October 29, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. at Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis, with Pastor Harold Delbridge officiating.

A memorial has been established to the Sturgis Animal Shelter.