Funeral Details

Mitchell "Mitch" Glenn Link, age 77, died peacefully in the arms of his loving wife Alice (Diamond, Lichtenstein, Berman) Link. Mitch was a retired Pharmacist, having graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. He was also a writer and legal researcher. He was a very active person who loved all types of music (especially blues), played blues harmonica, sang in a Barbershop Chorus, loved live theatre, enjoyed hiking, loved to dance and danced very well, and was a true animal lover. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Alice, to whom he was married for 28 happy years; his sister, Naomi Stopper; his niece, Robin Stopper and nephew; Doug Stopper. He is also survived by his estranged daughter, Kimberly Carper, and two grandchildren; Marissa and Jack Carper, who unfortunately, he never had the opportunity to meet, but who he loved very much nonetheless. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Aaron Benjamin Link and Esther Link. His death is a great loss to those who loved him. He will be missed terribly.

Memorial Services at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd. in Skokie, IL on Sunday, October 28 at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to any one of Mitch’s favorite organizations, including Brother Wolf Animal Shelter in Asheville, NC, Barter Theatre in Abingdon, VA, the Johnson City Symphony Orchestra in Johnson City, TN, the Unicoi Animal Shelter in Unicoi, TN, the Washington County Animal Shelter in Johnson City or Guiding Eyes for the Blind. For Shiva information and to pay additional respects, contact Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com