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Porter Mitchell Obituary

Mitchell, Porter M. age 81, formerly of Riverdale, WWII Veteran, USMC. Beloved husband of the late Louise, loving father of Major Thomas, USMC Ret. (Ellen), Commander Dennis, Ret. USN (Koula), Mary Lou Mitchell, Loretta (Ron) Belsley, Gerald and Mark (Eileen) Mitchell, proud grandfather of 12. To lie in state Friday, 10 a.m. until Funeral Mass at 11 a.m., at Queen of Apostles Church, 145th St. & Atlantic Ave., Riverdale. Interment St. Casimir Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Brother Benno Foundation, 3260 Production Ave., Oceanside, CA, 92054. Community-Opyt Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. 708-849-5500 Sign Guest Book at suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Mar. 6 to Mar. 7, 2002.

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Ralph and Geraleen Hellemann

March 7, 2002

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Mitchell family. Porter was a wonderful father and loving grandfather.

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