The appointed days have been completed for William "Bill" Mitchell. He passed away at Lena Living Center on April 26, 2024.

Bill was born 2-7-27 to William and Bessie Mitchell and was raised among five siblings: Lois, Lavern, Evelyn, Ruth and Marian. He lived in and around Woodbine and Stockton and Kent, went to school and farmed. He married Evelyn Hamann in August of 1949 and raised four children while participating in worship at Calvary Church in Stockton, horseback riding with the Jo Daviess Co. Mounted Patrol and Le Aqua Na Riders, card club, square dancing, 4H and fair projects help, as well as auctions, garage sales and church suppers. Bill had held a trustee position at his church and a vice president role with the Mounted Patrol. He especially enjoyed listening to his daughter's readings at church, performing search & research operations for the Mounted Patrol, and overseeing the "Fun Day" obstacle course for young riders in Elizabeth. He suffered the losses of his parents, his son Neil, his wife Evelyn and all of his siblings in his 97 years. Other things he endured with patience were a machine shed fire, a barn fire, the loss of a few fingers, severely reduced eyesight, he move to a nursing home at 96, and the difficulties of several infections in his last months.

He is survived by his offspring Vicki, Mark, and Gail, and their spouses (Ray Croffott and Kevin Schippman), four grandchildren, (Vanessa Knapp, Valerie Briggs, Matthew Mitchell, Michael Mitchell), and three great-grandchildren (Katie Campbell, Madison Mitchell, Phoenix Mitchell), in addition to many nephews, other relatives, and friends, particularly his special friend Anne Harmston.

Mourners may pay their respects on Friday, May 3, 2024 at Hermann Funeral Home in Stockton from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and again prior to the funeral on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Calvary Church in Stockton at 10:00 a.m. with service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will take place at Ladies Union Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established.