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Dorothy M. Mitchell

April 4, 1924 — February 5, 2003

Dorothy M. Mitchell, 78, 433 E. 18th St., Rochester, Ind., a Plymouth-Tyner-Rochester resident all of her life, died at 12:15 pm . On Wednesday, February 5, 2003, in Hickory Creek Nursing Facility at Rochester. She will be remembered for her devotion and love for her family. Her family was everything to her: she loved being with them and always wanted her grandchildren around her. Born on April 4, 1924, in Walkerton, Ind., she was the daughter of Frank P. and Marjorie Ross Ullery. She attended Tyner and Teegarden schools and graduated from Lincoln High School, Plymouth, with the class of 1942. On September 20, 1942, in Hammond, Ind., Dorothy and Howard E. Mitchell were married. Dorothy worked at Morris Dime Store for 10 years and in Lord’s Dress Shop for four years, both businesses in Plymouth. She enjoyed playing the guitar, organ and piano. She was a member of the Blissville Church of the Brethren. Dorothy is survived by Howard, her husband of sixty years, and by their two daughters and a son. The daughters are Connie Lou Mitchell, Rochester, and Sharon K. (Ed) Willyerd, Lakeland, Fla. Her son is Monte D. Mitchell, also of Rochester. Nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and Lelah L. Hendry, a sister, living in North Manchester , survive as well. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers: Lester and Raymond Ullery. Visitation with the family will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, February 7, 2003 , in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St. , Plymouth . Funeral services for Dorothy will be held at 11 a.m. , on Saturday, February 8, 2003 , in the funeral home. The Rev. Glen Mitchell will officiate. Burial will be in New Oakhill Cemetery , Plymouth . Gifts in memory of Dorothy may be made to the American Heart or Lung Association.
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