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Alan Mitchell Obituary

Mitchell, Alan Arthur

Alan Arthur Mitchell, 87. Beloved husband of Barbara Mitchell nee Siegan. Loving father of Mark Mitchell and Bobby (Alison) Mitchell. Proud papa of Alex and Justin Mitchell. Dear brother of Jack Mitchell and the late Barbara (the late Mitchell) Stein. Alan, Dad, Papa was a wonderful, kind man who cherished his family and friends above all else. He will be sorely missed by all of them and will hold a place in their hearts forever. To keep everyone safe and healthy, all services are private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation, Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation, 1500 N. Halsted Street, Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60642, www.lynnsage.org. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Buffalo Grove Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 3, 2023.

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Jill & Joel Miller

November 27, 2024

Alan will always be in our hearts. He was a very special man; hie legacy lives on in his wonderful family and friends.
Jill & Joel

Douglas B. Levy / Tucson, Arizona

December 4, 2023

I loved Alan Artie Mitchell because, as with the 1,000-plus friends Bobby and Mark "Sparky" brought over to 866 Marion Avenue over the years, Alan made me feel like I was his third son. So, I think that for the next 30 days, I will just refer to myself as, Douglas B. Mitchell. Most of my friends are my friends because they have spectacular dads. One of my great joys has been getting to know the dads of so many of my friends. There was certainly no better father than Alan Mitchell. I am quite sure that no man ever loved his two sons more than Alan loved Bobby and Sparky. Of course, that goes for Barbara as well. I have no doubt that until his final breath, Alan believed he was the luckiest man alive because Barbara agreed to marry him. I celebrate Alan´s life because he was a part of our lives for so many years, and we are all far better off for having known him. Yes. Alan is irreplaceable. His memory is for a blessing. What would the magnificent Coach Harbaugh scream about Alan? "Who had it better than Alan? NOBODY." GO BLUE!
--Douglas Benjamin Mitchell Levy

Carole & Buddy

December 3, 2023

In memory of a special friend, with love from Carole & Buddy

Jill & Joel Miller

December 1, 2023

Dearest "Mitchells"
You know how we felt about Alan! How fortunate we are to have had him as a dear friend and
machatunim. We will miss him and will always treasure our many decades of wonderful memories.
Our deepest sympathy and love,
Jill & Joel

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