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Deborah Mitchell Obituary

Mitchell, Deborah L. (nee Harn), age 51, devoted wife and best friend of Terry M., fond mother of Michael (Michelle) and Beverly (Jeff) Scipta, grandmother of Michael, Amanda Daborah and Megan Mitchell and Stephen Scipta, dear daughter of James and the late Grace Harn, sister of Jay C. (Teresa) Harn, aunt of Juliana, Sarina and Zachary Harn, niece of Jon (Helaine) Harn, Joanne (Dick) Willard, Bill (Carol) Ostendorf and the late Doris (Jack) Knight and the late Muriul Conrad. Visitation Thursday, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Van Henkelum Funeral Home, 12534 S. Harlem Ave., Palos Heights, IL. Lying in state Friday, 10 a.m. until time of services 11 a.m. at the Palos Park Presbyterian Community Church, 123rd & 88th Ave., Palos Park, Il, 60464. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Palos Park Presbyterian Community Church Choir Fund or the Palos Community Hospital, 15295 E. 127th Street, Lemont, IL, 60439, would be appreciated. For information please call 708-448-3530. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 30, 2003.

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Jay Jones

May 6, 2003

Terry I am very sorry to hear about your loss.

Donna Rutana

May 2, 2003

Dear Terry....My deepest sympathy to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.

With Deepest Regrets,



All of us at Alvan Motor Freight

Shelley Smith (Bragg)

April 30, 2003

Mike-

I am so very sorry to hear about your mom- All of our prayers are with you and your whole family.

With love and prayers-

Shelley Smith (Bragg)

Thomas and Kelly Lafferty

April 30, 2003

Terry and Family-

We were sorry to hear about Debbie. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you through this tough time.

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