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BARBARA HUTCHINS Obituary
She was born Jan. 18, 1922 in Sycamore, the daughter of Rueben and Clara (Hawkinson) Nelson. She married Harry "Hap" Mitchell on March 5, 1943 in Kingsville, Texas, while he was serving in the U.S. Navy. He died on March 4, 1995 after a wonderful 52 years together. She later married Earl Hutchins on Nov. 29, 1997, who preceded her in death on April 24, 2002.
Barbara was a graduate of the Sycamore High School, Class of 1940. She worked as a secretary for Anaconda Wire and Cable Co. in Sycamore for many years.
Barbara is survived by two children, Stephen (Carol) Mitchell of Sycamore and Cathy Olds of Rockford; 6 grandchildren, Stephanie (Tim) Honkamp, Michael (Jodee) Olds and Jessica (Morgan) Teske, all of Rockford, Stephen (Lisha) Mitchell of Plainfield, Ind., Simon (Christy) Mitchell of Mooresville, Ind., and Zachary Mitchell of Denver, Colo., 13 great grandchildren; one brother, Stuart (Joyce) Nelson of Ga., and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her two husbands and one sister, Janet McIntyre.
A private funeral service will be on Friday, May 13 at the local family owned and operated, Butala Funeral Home and Crematory in Sycamore.
urial will be at Elmwood Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday, May 12 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Butala Funeral Home and Crematory .
Memorials can be made to the Country View Square (Alzheimer's Unit) at the DeKalb Co. Rehab and Nursing Center (DCRNC) in care of the Butala Funeral Home and Crematory, 1405 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore, IL. 60178.
For information, visit www.ButalaFuneralHomes.com or call 815-895-2833.
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Memories and Condolences
for BARBARA HUTCHINS
May 17, 2011
Please accept my condolences on Barb's passing. I worked with her at Anaconda and she was truly a genuiune wonderful human being. The angels were singing when she arrived in the afterlife. She was a friend and I looked to her for lots of advice as a younger person at the time. My thoughts and prayers are will all her family.
Karen & Mike Akrabawi
Peggy (Lane) Safford
May 13, 2011
To Barb's family,
My sincere sympathy to all of you. We were Meadow Lane neighbors of Barb & Hap (two doors south) for about 8 years and our kids (Jenny, Peter & Katie) played with all of you grandkids when you visited. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Nancy Niewold
May 12, 2011
Steve and Cathy, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of my aunt Barb. My brother Jimmy keeps us all posted about Sycamore news. I saw her in about 2000 at our Sycamore family reunion. Love from Nancy
PEGGY IRETON
May 12, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the Barb Mitchell family - I worked with her at Anaconda - I remember when she and Hap rode their bicycle's all over Sycamore - May God bless you all
Connie & Ron Clarner
May 10, 2011
Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. She was a beautiful woman. We lived neighbors years ago on Meadow Lane. You have our deepest sympathy.
Becki Thompson
May 10, 2011
Dear Steve and Cathy:
My condolences on the death of Barbara Jean. As you know, I loved your mom she was a sweetheart and I will really miss her. She was beautiful inside and out. Becki (Activities DCRNC)
May 9, 2011
I'm so sorry to hear about Barb's death. I so enjoyed having her as my neighbor when I moved back to Sycamore. You are all in my thoughts & prayers.
Jan Loomer
Bob & Jim McMillan
May 9, 2011
Dear Steve & Cathy,
Our sincerest condolences to you both on the passing of your beloved mother. May she rest in peace.
Gary and Carol Hansen
May 9, 2011
To Barb's family we send our sympathy. I worked with her for many years at Anaconda. After we moved to Colorado, we exchanged Christmas cards and she always noted that ours was the first to arrive. Her family is in our thoughts and prayers at this time. She was a wonderful lady.
nikki newsom
May 9, 2011
want to send my deepest sympathy to Barbara's family. She was truly a wonderful woman.She will be missed. I worked at the nursing home and I enjoyed spending time with her.
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