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James Mitchell Obituary

James M. Mitchell, age 83, longtime resident of Elmhurst and River Forest; loving father of Katherine (Robert) Holz, James J., Michael, M.D. (Nina), Amy (George) Hartnett and the late Mark; cherished and proud grandfather of Peter, William and Margaret Holz, Madeline Mitchell, Sean, Ryan , Emily, Eric and Jack Mitchell and Timothy (Katie Mack) and Kaitlyn (fiancé Matt Kamhi) Lennox; special cousin of Vic Carlson and Lee Marsh; devoted and cherished friend of Diane Davis; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. until time of funeral 9:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Hillside. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia Research Foundation, 191 Waukegan Road, Ste 105, Northfield, IL 60093 For funeral information please call 1-630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com

Published by Chicago Tribune from Jul. 31 to Aug. 2, 2015.
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Dear family. I will forget your mom or dad and am thankful for all the wonderful years of friendship you offered all of us. Many heartfelt prayers, Donna Hagerty-Payne

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Gibbons Funeral Home - Elmhurst

134 South York Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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Gibbons Funeral Home - Elmhurst

134 South York Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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134 South York Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

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