Linda White McCutchan

ADRIAN- Linda White McCutchan, age 86, of Adrian passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, at ProMedica Charles & Virginia Hickman Hospital. Linda was born on November 3, 1939, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, the daughter of Glenn White and Paula Scott. She attended Sault Ste. Marie High School where she was active in band, traveled to Finland as a foreign exchange student, and graduated as Salutatorian of the class of 1957. Upon graduation, Linda relocated to Detroit to attend the University of Detroit where she earned an Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene and met Joseph V. McCutchan while teaching a class in dental radiology. They married in 1961 and moved to Adrian shortly thereafter to establish a dental practice. After building the practice and working for many years as a hygienist, Linda returned to university study while raising a toddler and three teenagers, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Toledo. Degree in hand, she subsequently became an instructor of dental radiology at Owens Community College, a job she truly loved. Linda also enjoyed a wide array of activities and engagement with the community. A long-time member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, she served in various roles on the parish council and liturgy committees. She was a member of KKE and Alpha Phi sororities, Kiwanis, and the Lincoln Elementary School community. Creative by nature, she enjoyed cake decorating, sewing, knitting, needlepoint, calligraphy, refurbishing and restoring used furniture, and renovating her home. She was also a landscaping enthusiast, skilled decorator, and piano player. She took great pleasure in planting and tending rose gardens, often bestowing names such as Dolly Parton, Frank Sinatra, or Elvis Presley to each bush. During the Halloween season, her home on Scott Street became known to many as the “Halloween House,” complete with cob webs, flying bats, and Linda “the Witch” passing out candy to hundreds of trick-or-treaters. And as an avid pianist, she provided many happy hours around the piano, playing and singing Christmas carols for family and friends. She is survived by her children, Timothy McCutchan of Honolulu, Hawaii; Molly McCutchan (Robert Bollenberg) of Luna Pier, Michigan; Amy (Andrew) Segelnick of Parkland, Florida; and Andrew McCutchan (Noelia Burciaga) of Adrian; six grandchildren, Ashley, Alex, Layla, Talia, Maggie, and Gracie; and sister, Kellie (Brian) King of Louisiana. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather, Leonard Karpowicz, and former husband, Joseph McCutchan. A visitation for Linda will be held on Monday, July 6, 2026, from 1-3:00 p.m. at Wagley Funeral Home, Adrian. Funeral services and burial will be private. She will be laid to rest at Oakwood Cemetery, Adrian. Memorial contributions in her memory may be directed to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com.

Linda White McCutchan

November 3, 1939 - June 29, 2026