Dorothy Mitchell
June 25, 1937 - July 14, 2021
Dorothy Mitchell, age 84, of Kankakee passed away on July 14, 2021. She was born on June 25, 1937, in Providence, KY, the daughter of Jessie Dehart and Alice McCormick. Dorothy married Russell Mitchell on August 27, 1960. He preceded her in death on November 11, 2017. Dorothy worked at Jewel-Osco as a Pharmacy Technician for over twenty years. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Scott (Theresa) Mitchell of Chebanse; one daughter and son-in-law, Chris (Rick) Adams of Merrillville, IN; three grandchildren, Brandon Mitchell of Merrillville, Kelly (Sal) Arriaga of Hacienda Heights, CA, Nadia Mitchell (fiancée’ Ashley Brimer) of Joliet; two step grandchildren, Angie Wright of Bourbonnais, Frank (Michelle) Wright of Carlock, IL; three great grandchildren, Evan, McKenna, Oliver Arriaga; two step great grandchildren, Corey Wright and Madison Sinclair, of Bourbonnais. Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband, Russell; her parents; brothers; sisters; nieces and nephews. Memorial visitation will be held from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at Schreffler Funeral Homes, Kankakee. Private inurnment will be held at a later date at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood. Memorials may be made to Uplifted Care or Catholic Charities.
Dorothy Mitchell, age 84, of Kankakee passed away on July 14, 2021. She was born on June 25, 1937, in Providence, KY, the daughter of Jessie Dehart and Alice McCormick. Dorothy married Russell Mitchell on August 27, 1960. He preceded her... View Obituary & Service Information