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Linda Scharnowske
Linda Scharnowske Obituary
Linda (Welch) Scharnowske entered her heavenly home on Oct. 14, 2025, at Pine Ridge Nursing Home in Stevensville.
Linda was born on March 14, 1953 to Irving and Florence (Kayuska) Welch, in Traverse City, Mich. She was a 1971 graduate of Onekama High School, Onekama, Mich.
Linda enjoyed many things in life, but her top priority was her family. She also enjoyed crocheting, gardening, family gatherings, playing cards, casino trips and most anything, where she could be barefoot, digging in God's soil.
Survivors include her daughter, Amanda Scharnowske and (Glenn Barker) her sisters: Pat (Jim) Matthews, Cindy (Al) Saylor, Sanie Welch; brothers: Irving "Shorty" (Cheri) Welch, Tony (Teresa) Welch; her grandchildren: Kylie and Joshua Deutscher and their father, Joshua Deutscher; and great-grandchildren: Joziah and Alexandria.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her in-laws: Art and Rose Scharnowske; her sister, Donna Kuras; her niece, Stephanie Matthews nephew, Alan Jay Saylor; granddaughter, Kaitland Deutscher and Amanda's father Charlie Scharnowske.
Memorials can be made to: Amanda Scharnowske, 2821 W. Glenlord Road, Stevensville, MI 49127.
She will be missed greatly by many.
Purely Cremation serviced the family.
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Suz Scharnowske
October 17, 2025
Will miss you so much ! Rest in peace love you
GI Patterson
October 16, 2025
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Cindy Drew
October 16, 2025
Thoughts and prayers for Mandy and family during this difficult time. Almost 50 years of memories with Linda, that I will hang onto, until we meet again. Will miss you and love you forever Linda. You are at Peace, so now rest.
Love, Cindy and Family
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