Ruth A. Mitchell

Ruth Ann Mitchell, 71, died unexpectedly Thursday, January 6, 2022, at Riverside Medical Center with her family by her side. She was born on February 5, 1950 in Anacortes, Washington the daughter of Robert and Celia (Sterner) Mitchell. Ruth Ann spent her career in the medical field and devoted much of her time and energy as a caregiver. She enjoyed being outdoors, cooking, crossword puzzles and spending time with her grandchildren. Survived by her best friend and life partner, Matt Musselman, with whom she spent the last 30 years of her life with; one daughter, Sonyia (Greg) Renshaw of Kankakee; one brother, Howard (Candy) Mitchell of Lemont; three grandchildren, Lexi Crawford, Kennedi Renshaw and Austin Renshaw; special friends and family include Dick and Willow Duval, James Musselman, Ginger Sutter and Dann Renchen. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Celia Mitchell. Services will be held at Jensen Funeral Home in Kankakee on Friday, January 14, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Pastor Roy Johnson will officiate.