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Joan Elizabeth Boriske Mitchell
25 Mar 1928 – 18 Feb 2012
| Birth | 25 Mar 1928 |
| Death | 18 Feb 2012 |
| Cemetery | Calvary Cemetery Winnebago , Winnebago County , Illinois , USA |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/95591619 |
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MURPHYSBORO -- Joan Elisabeth (Boriske) Mitchell died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012. She was born March 25, 1928, to Frank and Elis. She grew up in Murphysboro. She graduated from the University of Illinois in accounting with Bronze Tablet honors. She married her high school sweetheart, Lee, in 1949; they raised their family in Rockford. A faithful Catholic, Joan was sweet and kind with a heart of gold, visiting the elderly for years with her dog to spread joy. All who knew her loved her. She enjoyed spending time with family, gardening, aerobics, her precious dog Lucie, traveling with Lee, lunch with friends, antiquing and visiting Southern Illinois. Joan is survived by her devoted husband, Lee; children, Lynn (John) Boreen and Bruce Mitchell; grandchildren, Sarah, Mark and Carol Boreen and Jeff and Kevin Mitchell; beloved sister-in-law, Jane Purcell; nieces, Janice (Dave) Smith and Nancy Ward; and great-nieces. She was preceded in death by her children, Ann and Scott; and brother-in-law, Joe Purcell. The family would like to thank the superb nursing staff on E4 at Rockford Memorial Hospital, Joan's Home Instead caregivers and the excellent nursing and therapy staffs at P.A. Peterson. Joan, you are so loved and will be missed by all who knew you. Memorial Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, in Holy Family Catholic Church, with the Rev. Edward J. Seisser officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church. Memorials may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church. Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, Mulford Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Express condolences and share memories at www.fitzgeraldfh.com. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on February 22, 2012
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