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Darlene Mitchell Obituary

Darlene Mitchell
Darlene A. Mitchell, nee Kettler, 43, of Smithton, Ill., born July 31, 1961, in Belleville, Ill., died suddenly Friday, Aug. 27, 2004, St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Belleville, Ill.
Darlene was employed at AT&T in St. Louis, Mo., for 18 years. She was a motorcycle enthusiast who was a member of the HOG National Organization. She was a avid music listener who was a Journey fan.
She was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Helen Mitchell.
Surviving are her husband, William J. Mitchell, whom she married Aug. 24, 1979; two daughters, Yvonne (fiance, Josh Robinson) Mitchell and Bobbi Mitchell, both of Smithton, Ill.; her parents, Harry and Mildred, nee Miller, Kettler of Belleville, Ill.; five brothers and sisters, Jack (Jackie) Kettler of Belleville, Ill., Sandra (Jerry) Smith of Belleville, Ill., Stephen Kettler of Columbia, Ill., Jeffrey (Mary) Kettler of Belleville, Ill., and her identical twin sister, Marlene (Ricky) Lugge of Belleville, Ill.; her father-in-law, William G. Mitchell of Evansville, Ind.; two sisters-in-laws, Gail and Carol; and nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Memorials may be made to the family.

Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 30, 2004, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, Ill.

Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2004, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, Ill. Burial will be in Valhalla Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Belleville, Ill.

GEORGE RENNER & SONS FUNERAL HOME, Belleville, Ill.

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Published by Belleville News-Democrat from Aug. 29 to Aug. 30, 2004.

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GLENDA ANDERSON

September 7, 2004

DARLENE WAS A GREAT MANAGER BECAUSE SHE WAS A PEOPLE PERSON. WHENEVER I WENT TO HER WITH A TEAR IN MY EYES I ALWAYS WALKED AWAY WITH A SMILE IN MY HEART.I WILL MISS HER. I WILL KEEP HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS IN MY PRAYERS

Teresa Erbs

August 31, 2004

I am confident that Darlene was as excellent a mother, wife, sister and daughter as she was as a friend. I, along with many many others will greatly miss her. All my prayers go out to her family. Darlene was a fantastic person to be around. Always positive and able to cheer anyone up with her fantastic attitude. Your co-workers love you Darlene! Blessed be.

Tena Sohn

August 31, 2004

Darlene, my friend and co-worker will sadly be missed. She was one of those people that you just took a liking to immediately. She always had a way to make you feel like you could do want ever it was that needed to get done and feel good about it. Her smile will be missed and I know by now she has her own parking spot up there for her HD. May the Lord Bless each of her family and give them the strengh to take one day at a time.

Mike Kraus

August 30, 2004

Darlene and her family were good friends and she will be sadly missed

Susie Emily

August 30, 2004

May God Grant Us All the Strength & Wisdom to understand why he had to take Darlene from us at this time! She will be missed... My fondest memory will be her & her hubby on their harley's enjoying the ride.

Peyton Creadick

August 30, 2004

Darlene was the last person I saw on my last day in St. Louis. She helped me out with my things and hugged me goodbye. She was almost always on the same hours as I was. We went to Piscataway together. I wish I could have been there today to say goodbye. I still remember the first day I met her, and she always made me feel very welcome even though I was so new to the management and the CI. She will be very much missed.

jill kelsey

August 30, 2004

darlin' darlene,

that's what i'd always call you when

i needed your help on the job. my favorite magager, coach, & friend. always so friendly & helpful...

words can not convey the shock, & how much you will be missed...

your grandchildren will never know your hugs, but i pray they will feel your love...

Brett Ellis

August 30, 2004

I was lucky enough to work with Darlene and get to know her as a friend. She was a very upbeat person and always able to put a smile on your face. She will be deeply missed. I will always remember the good times we enjoyed working together and her laughter. My prayers go out to her family and friends.

Ronald Gompers

August 29, 2004

Those of us who worked with Darlene, will miss her warm and fun personality. Our prayers are with her family. May God bless everyone who knew and cared for Darlene.

Sheryl Janowski (Toombs)

August 29, 2004

Darlene was a good friend. I'll will never forget her. We'll miss her but, she'll always be in our prayers and hearts. My prayers go out to all her family members.

JANET & LARRY GROH

August 29, 2004

What a shock to hear of Darlene's passing we are so saddened by the news. She was such a fine lady and fun for the short time we knew her. Our sympathy to your family from our family. God Bless you All.

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