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Mike Lins Obituary
Mike Lins, 67, passed away on Oct. 26, 2013 in Springfield, MO. Mike was born in Akron, OH on September 30, 1946. He retired from Associated Wholesale Grocers. He graduated from The American School in France, Valley Forge Military School and Findlay College. Mike served in the Army from 1969-1971 with a tour in Vietnam. Jeanne & Mike were united in marriage Dec. 8, 1972 and were blessed with 3 children. He was preceded in death by his parents Leroy and Betty Lins. Mike is survived by his loving wife, daughters, Becky and Betsy, son, Brian, brother, Steve and the joy of his life, his grandchildren, Camden and Morgan Newsom and Caiden Bruce. A memorial visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Greenlawn Funeral Home-East Wednesday, October 30, 2013. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to The Humane Society of Southwest Missouri.
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November 4, 2013
Jeanne, We are so sorry for your loss.
Jane and Jim McKinney
DAVE MYERS
October 31, 2013
Mike showed me a lot about being the best employee I could be. I never understood him at first but he always ended up being right. He never demanded respect but he sure did earn it. R.I.P. Boss.
October 29, 2013
Sorry for your loss.. Mike was a great guy and superviser..Lottie Meadows
October 29, 2013
Sorry for your loss. Mike was my boss, but a good guy. Lots of days at AWG. Jim Cheek
Linda & Rick Correll
October 28, 2013
Sorry to hear about Mike. Keep those great memories
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