Linda Joan Corneil

Linda Joan Corneil obituary

Linda Joan Corneil

Linda Corneil Obituary

Published by Legacy on Aug. 1, 2025.
Linda Joan Corneil (Johansson) of Shelby Township passed away July 31, 2025 at the age of 85. After a long struggle with dementia.

Linda was born on February 16, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan to Carl and Pauline (Allen) Johansson. In 1969 she married Richard Corneil; together they had one child. Linda also had three children from a previous marriage. Linda was a realtor and loved helping her family in that way. She was always laughing. Even when it, probably, wasn't appropriate.

Beloved wife of Richard; loving mother of Wayne Spears, Colleen Klein, and Richard Corneil; adored grandmother of Monica Spears, Felicia Blair, Rachel Beech, Anthony Spears and Lauren Spears; Great Grandmother of Five with one on the way.

Linda was predeceased by her parents, brother, Kurt Johansson and son, Steven Spears.

Linda's wishes were to have cremation take place.

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