Clara Rose Mitchell

Clara Rose Mitchell, 86, of Chebanse, IL, passed away Sunday (Feb 14, 2016) at her home. Visitation will be will be held from 12 pm to 2pm with A Celebration of Life Service at 2pm on Sunday Feb 21st 2016. Cremation rights have been accorded. Jensen Memorial Chapel will be handling the arrangements. Clara was born September 5, 1929, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Martin and Hazel (Roden) Swanson. She married Harry Melvin Mitchell Jr. on December 5, 1953, in Chicago. He preceded her in death March 12, 1987. She is survived by two daughters, Patricia (Leonard) Norek, of Manteno, Sherri Mitchell and Tracy Whitcomb, of Chebanse; one grandchild Nicole (Gregg) VanDusseldorp of Valparaiso, IN; five great-grandchildren Angelina, Alexes, Zoe, Kadence and Justice VanDusseldorp of Valparaiso, IN; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Also preceding her in death were her son Dennis Mitchell; her parents and four brothers, Martin Jr., Edward, Raymond and James. Clara and Harry moved from Chicago to the country to raise their children. Clara was a homemaker where she also owned and operated a tack shop at one time. She was also an avid seller at local flea markets. She enjoyed going to garage sales and auctions, making crafts from wood, playing cards and visiting with her lifelong friends.