Karin “Heidi” Mitchell 1938-2023 Karin “Heidi” Mitchell was born in Gardelegen, Ge rmany, on April 27, 1938. She passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023. Heidi immigrated to the United States in 1958 from Germany. After she retired as a dental assistant, she enjoyed gymnastics and yoga as well as tending her garden at Leisure World. She also enjoyed her weekly, sometimes daily, trips to Trader Joe’s and Costco to find all the new and delicious foods. She is survived by her sister Vera and brother Horst who both live abroad. ••• The obituaries deadline is Friday at 4 p.m., prior to the desired Thursday publication date. Obituaries that are received later than Friday will gointhefollowingweek’sissue. The first 250 words, plus one picture, are free to publish in the newspaper; each additional word is 25 cents. Email obituary notices to laurieb@lwsb.com with photos attached as jpg files.