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2022
Richard Mitchell Obituary
Born: September 7, 1953 in Ottawa, IL
Died: September 22, 2022 in Aurora, MO
Richard E. "Rick" Mitchell, 69, of Aurora, MO passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield.
He was born to Wilbur and Ann (Siebert) Mitchell on September 7, 1953. He was a retired minister of 32 years and a teacher for 27 years.
Survivors include his wife, Eula; three sons, Jesse Mitchell of North Myrtle Beach, SC., Matthew Mitchell of Ottawa, IL. and Sammy Mitchell of Seneca, IL.; four daughters, Kristina Mitchell of Galesburg, IL, Samara Mitchell of Aurora, MO., Ebony Mitchell of Paris, CA. and Destiny Mitchell of Aurora, MO.; two brothers, Steve Grosso of Morris, IL and Alan Mitchell of Seneca, IL.; and 11 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Kathy Brooks.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at 10:00 o'clock at First United Methodist Church, 117 W Lincoln St, Seneca, IL.
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Memories and Condolences
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Linda Gallick
October 11, 2022
So sorry to hear about Rick. I enjoyed being in his class with my student I worked with. He was always joking around. My deepest sympathy to all the family. Praying for all of you
Judy Zimmerman
October 5, 2022
Eula and family, my sincere condolences from me & others who went to school with both of you. We are praying for you all. May God comfort you now and always!
Vicky Dekok
October 4, 2022
Eula and Family,
Words are hard to express the sadness you must be going through. Rick was a kind and witty person. The JH staff always enjoyed his puns and the plays he directed. He will be sadly be missed. May God bless.
Stu and Elaine Misener
October 2, 2022
we are do very sorry for his passing.. prayers go up for the family.
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