Christopher Lee "Chris" Mitchell

Christopher Lee "Chris" Mitchell obituary

Christopher Lee "Chris" Mitchell

Christopher Mitchell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kurrus Funeral Home - Belleville on Sep. 24, 2025.

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Christopher Lee Mitchell, 52, of Belleville, IL, born Saturday, March 3, 1973, in Belleville, IL, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025 at Memorial Hospital West in Belleville, IL.

Chris worked as a Administrator for Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Motor Vehicles. He was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ-Belleville, IL.

He was preceded in death by his:

Mother: Nancy Jo, nee Roberts, Mitchell
Brothers

James Mitchell
Martin Manion

Surviving are his:

Father: Ronald G. Mitchell of Belleville, IL
Sisters

Deborah (David) Elliott of Grand Junction, CO
Michelle (Mani) Zendejas of Melbourne, FL
Sherri (Wayne) Connell of Parker, CO

Niece and nephews

Holly Carey
Zach Zendejas
Aaron Zendejas
Ben Zendejas
Matthew Zendejas

13 great nieces and nephews
2 great-great nieces and nephews
Friend: Ashley Storminger of Belleville, IL
Godchildren

Autumn Reeder of Belleville, IL
Ian Reeder of Belleville, IL

Many dear cousins

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the St. Paul UCC Belleville, IL

Services: Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Kurrus Funeral Home - Belleville

1773 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville, IL 62223

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