RITA LOU MITCHELL, 83 SYCAMORE - Rita Lou Mitchell, 83, died Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, at Kishwaukee Community Hospital in DeKalb. She was born Aug. 24, 1929, in Ashton, daughter of Nels T. and Sarah (Roe) Grover. She graduated from Ashton High School in 1947. Rita married Clay Mitchell on July 30, 1948, at the Rochelle Untied Methodist Church. She worked more than 20 years for McCoy Chiropractic Clinic. She was predeceased by parents; husband; two brothers, Roe and Neil; four sisters, Charlene, Phyllis, Barbara and Doris. Survived by her four children, Mark (Karen) Mitchell of Kingston, Sarah (James) Dempsey of Oshkosh, Wis., Charles Mitchell of Adeline and the Rev. Timothy (Jody) Mitchell of West Chicago; 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 14, at Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, 110 S. Seventh St., Oregon, Ill., with the Rev. Alan L. Meyer, pastor of Reynolds United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial in Lighthouse Cemetery. Visitation from 9:30 a.m. to service time Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is established in Rita's name. For more information, visit farrellhollandgale.com.
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Pastor Tim and Family~
I extend my deepest smpathy to you and your family at the loss of your Mother and Grandmother. I always enjoyed seeing Rita and talking to her. She always put a smile on my face and I will truly miss her! You're all in my thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Kathy
Kathy Edson (Pfeiffer)
December 13, 2012
Tim and Family, So sorry to read of the passing of your mother. Our deepest sympathy. Cliff and Rhonda
December 12, 2012
Charlie, Tim & family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. You & your families are in our thoughts & prayers.
Randy & Deb (Bolhous) Whitlock
December 12, 2012
Tim,
So sorry for your loss! Prayers for you and your family.
Carole Pangburn
December 12, 2012
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