Kathleen Sharon Mitchell, 72, of Pekin, IL passed away Monday, April 21, 2025, at her residence.
She was born February 22, 1953, in Joliet, IL to Bernard J. and Edna M. Ganoe Carnes.
She married Reynold Mitchell Jr., on August 18, 1973, in Plainfield, IL; he preceded her in death June 13, 2020. Her parents; sister, Donna Carnes and brother-in-law, Robert Mitchell also preceded her in death.
She is survived by her children, Jennifer Mitchell, Reynold (Kym) Mitchell III, Brian (Patricia Bice) Mitchell; grandchildren, Emmalyn, Cameron, Alyssa-Ravae, Arianna, Ramiyah, Colson, Ryland, Savannah, Lauren, Zayden; great-grandchildren, Khloe, Leo; siblings, Pat (Dave) Fitch, Chuck (Mary) Carnes, Greg Carnes, Judy (Mike) McKivergan; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, William (Stacey) Mitchell, Penny (Michael) Thomas, Daniel (Debbie) Mitchell, Jeanie (Donnie) Miller, Patty Rivera, Mike (Jodi) Mitchell and many nieces and nephews.
Kathleen worked for Motion Industries, retiring in 2022.
She graduated from Plainfield High School and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pekin, IL.
Kathleen loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She was an avid Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bulls fan. She enjoyed gardening and sewing.
A visitation will be held on Monday, April 28, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Abts Mortuary in Pekin, IL. Cremation will be accorded following the visitation.
Memorials may be made to Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation, St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Shriners Hospitals for Children in her name.
The Family has entrusted Abts Mortuary in Pekin, IL with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at abtsmortuary.com
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