Linda Diane Lawson
November 20th, 1953 - March 30th, 2023
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Linda's Obituary
Linda Diane Lawson, 69, of Bridgman formerly of Union Pier, passed away on Thursday – March 30, 2023 at Corwell Health Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph, MI. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sommerfeld Chapel – 15 N. Barton St., New Buffalo, MI.
Linda was born on November 20, 1953 in Baton Rouge, LA to the late Albert and Rebecca (Barrett) Lawson.
Linda is survived by her brothers – Ray Lawson of New Buffalo and Scott Lawson of Marshfield, MO; sisters – Lucy (Cliff) Holt of New Troy, MI, Treva Lawson of New Buffalo, MI, Lonnie (Bill) Jeffery of Nokomis, FL, Gail (Kevin) Ireland of Covington, KY and Wanda (Paul) Kacmar of Michigan City, IN; 23 nieces and nephews; 35 great nieces and nephews; 5 great-great nieces and nephews; a host of aunts, uncles and cousins; and her beloved feline companion - Stinker.
Linda was an avid fan of the University of Michigan football Wolverines. She enjoyed riding her bike and going to the Berrien County Youth Fair at least once a week if not more often. She was also proud of having been part of the Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for the 2000 Special Olympics. Linda had many friends and family which will all greatly miss her.
A visitation with the family will take place on Monday – April 3, from 5:00-7:00pm at the Sommerfeld Chapel. A Celebration of Life Service is on Tuesday – April 4, 11:00am, at the funeral home. Her final resting place will be at Lakeside Cemetery in Lakeside, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to the Special Olympics @ https://support.specialolympics.org/michigan/donate-now or mail to Special Olympics - Michigan 160 68th St., Grand Rapids, MI 49548. Friends wishing to leave the family a message of condolence may do so at www.sommerfeldchapel.com
Linda was born on November 20, 1953 in Baton Rouge, LA to the late Albert and Rebecca (Barrett) Lawson.
Linda is survived by her brothers – Ray Lawson of New Buffalo and Scott Lawson of Marshfield, MO; sisters – Lucy (Cliff) Holt of New Troy, MI, Treva Lawson of New Buffalo, MI, Lonnie (Bill) Jeffery of Nokomis, FL, Gail (Kevin) Ireland of Covington, KY and Wanda (Paul) Kacmar of Michigan City, IN; 23 nieces and nephews; 35 great nieces and nephews; 5 great-great nieces and nephews; a host of aunts, uncles and cousins; and her beloved feline companion - Stinker.
Linda was an avid fan of the University of Michigan football Wolverines. She enjoyed riding her bike and going to the Berrien County Youth Fair at least once a week if not more often. She was also proud of having been part of the Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for the 2000 Special Olympics. Linda had many friends and family which will all greatly miss her.
A visitation with the family will take place on Monday – April 3, from 5:00-7:00pm at the Sommerfeld Chapel. A Celebration of Life Service is on Tuesday – April 4, 11:00am, at the funeral home. Her final resting place will be at Lakeside Cemetery in Lakeside, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to the Special Olympics @ https://support.specialolympics.org/michigan/donate-now or mail to Special Olympics - Michigan 160 68th St., Grand Rapids, MI 49548. Friends wishing to leave the family a message of condolence may do so at www.sommerfeldchapel.com
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