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Sidney Mitchell Obituary

Mitchell, Sidney W. 5TC30100 father of Sydney M. Mitchell, beloved brother of Arline D. Shively passed away on April 6, 2003 in Las Vegas, NV, retired from the Chicago Board of Education after 30 years of service teaching at the Mosley School and as an administrator at the educational facility of the Cook County Jail. Memorial services are to be held on Saturday, May 31, 2003. Visitation will be at 10:30 a.m. with a memorial service at 11 a.m. at Griffin Funeral Home, Ltd., 3232 S. King Dr. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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

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