Joan E. Mitchell

Joan Elisabeth (Boriske) Mitchell was born March 25, 1928, to Frank and Elis. She died on Saturday, February 18, 2012. Grew up in Murphysboro, IL. Graduated from the University of Illinois in accounting with Bronze Tablet honors. She married her high school sweetheart, Lee, in 1949; they raised their family in Rockford. A faithful Catholic, Joan was sweet and kind with a heart of gold, visiting the elderly for years with her dog to spread joy. All who knew her loved her. She enjoyed spending time with family, gardening, aerobics, her precious dog Lucie, traveling with Lee, lunch with friends, antiquing and visiting southern Illinois. Joan is survived by her devoted husband Lee; children Lynn (John) Boreen and Bruce Mitchell; grandchildren Sarah, Mark and Carol Boreen; Jeff and Kevin Mitchell; beloved sisterinlaw, Jane Purcell; nieces, Janice (Dave) Smith and Nancy Ward and great nieces. Predeceased by her children, Ann and Scott and brotherinlaw, Joe Purcell. The family would like to thank the superb nursing staff on E4 at Rockford Memorial Hospital, Joan'¢s Home Instead caregivers and the excellent nursing and therapy staffs at P.A. Peterson. Joan, you are so loved and will be missed by all who knew you. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m.on Saturday, February 25, 2012 in Holy Family Catholic Church with Rev. Edward J. Seisser officiating. Visitation from 9:30 a.m. until time of the Mass. Memorials may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church. Arrangements were completed by Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel.