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Linda Lee Perkins, age 84, of LaGrange, died Monday, May 22, 2023, at her home.
Linda was born on August 16, 1938, in Sturgis to L. Roger and Lillian M. (Spears) Perkins.
Living most of her life in the area, she worked from 1967-1993 at Kirsch Company in Sturgis. Linda enjoyed camping, traveling, and riding in her dune buggy. For many years she enjoyed her time going into northern Michigan.
Surviving is her life partner, Carol Melchi of LaGrange; two nieces, Rhonda (Dave) Vian of Auburn, IN and Robin Heller of Auburn, IN; seven great nieces and nephews; three great-great-nieces and nephews; Carol’s children, Pam (Cecil) Miller of Shipshewana, and Doug (Shelly) Melchi of Markle, IN; and her four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers, Jimmie H. Perkins and Bill R. Perkins.
According to her wishes, cremation will take place. A private family burial will be held at East Springfield Cemetery in LaGrange.
Arrangements by the Frurip-May Funeral Home.
