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Linda Mitchell Obituary

Linda Mitchell passed away peacefully on Oct. 25, 2025, after an 11 1/2-year battle with cancer.

Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 31, at St. Bernard Parish on East Delaware Avenue in Benton Harbor, followed by cremation. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, at Duffield & Pastrick Family Funeral Home in Coloma. Memorial donations in Linda's memory may be made to the church, where she was a long-time member. An online guestbook is available at www.duffieldpastrick.com.

Linda was born Jan. 12, 1952, in Chicago to George and Frances. Linda will be remembered for a long legacy of taking care of others. She spent 41 years helping people as a nurse, mostly in Lakeland's critical care unit. She loved taking care of people and being there to help families in a difficult time. At home she enjoyed sailing with Jeff, attending tap class with friends, sewing and baking desserts. She was well known for the beautiful cakes she decorated for special occasions. She loved decorating for holidays and spending time celebrating over an appetizer or meal. This past year, Linda celebrated 50 years of marriage with her husband Jeff.

She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Jeff; daughters: Diane (Will) and Karen (Don); four grandchildren; her father, George; and siblings: Mary Sue (Jeff), Tom (Linda) and Tony (Monica).

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Herald-Palladium on Oct. 27, 2025.

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Jeri Mead

October 31, 2025

Prayers for everyone, and Jeff who I knew when I lived in Coloma, Linda was a beautiful soul, and had a beautiful singing voice.

kimberly versaw

October 30, 2025

Linda worked with my sister Janice in the CCU for years. They both were amazing nurses. Linda was a strong person and loved her family deeply! She will be greatly missed.

Kimberly McDannell-Bell

October 28, 2025

I worked with Linda in the ICU as well at Lakeland. What a great nurse and mentor she was! Thank you.

Elizabeth Handy

October 28, 2025

Linda and I worked together in CCU at Lakeland for many years. Sorry to hear of her passing.

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