BORN

1944

DIED

2017

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Blake Lamb Funeral Home - Oak Lawn

4727 West 103rd Street

Oak Lawn, Illinois

Richard Mitchell Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 13, 2017.

Richard F. Mitchell
United States Army Veteran and Retired Chicago Police Officer, age 73. Beloved husband of the late Carol J. Mitchell; loving father of Kristin Mitchell; dear brother of Diane Nicholson, Rita (George) Tomasso and Raymond (Michelle) Mitchell; uncle to many and friend to all. Funeral Friday, June 16, 2017 9:15 am from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W 103rd St, Oak Lawn, IL to St. Bede the Venerable Church, Chicago, IL. Mass 10:00 am. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, IL. Visitation Thursday, June 15, 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Info: 708-636-1193 or www.blakelamboaklawn.com

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June 15, 2017

mitch and bobby bunk were great to me when I was the " kid " back at the old 9th district ..two good guys together in heaven . Johnny Owens ..

June 15, 2017

Nancy Cunningham

So so sorry to the family; may God be with you always... Love & Hugs.. Mary Ann Nietupski's Daughter

June 15, 2017

Albert Vazquez

My condolences to the whole family. I knew Rich mostly from my teenage years and hanging out with his brother-in-law Jerry in the Back-of-the-Yards where we both grew up. Rich was assigned to the area and he would stop by and talk to us. He always preached about staying away from gangs and always poked
light-hearted fun at Jerry and I's expense. R.I.P. Rich.

June 15, 2017

David Allen

I worked with Mitch at the 9th District, he was a good Police Officer, rest in peace.

Dave Allen

June 15, 2017

Sorry to hear of your loss. We are friends of Jerry and Carol and I believe Jerry cared very much for his brother-in-law. I thank Richard F. Mitchell for his service on the Chicago Police Department.

Bob Menchaca and Julia M. Pavlicek

June 15, 2017

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Richard will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 09 JUL, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

June 14, 2017

Lisa Alexander

So sorry to hear of his passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lisa and Ray Alexander

June 14, 2017

Please take comfort in Psalms 29:11, knowing that in difficult times like this, God gives peace and strength. DM

June 14, 2017

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Richard will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 09 JUL, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

June 14, 2017

Aunt Carol and Uncle Jerry chwajol

So Sorry Kristin he will be missed we loved him

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Jun

15

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Blake Lamb Funeral Home - Oak Lawn

4727 West 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Jun

16

Funeral

9:15 a.m.

Blake Lamb Funeral Home/103rd

4727 West 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, IL

Jun

16

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Bede the Venerable Church

Chicago, IL

Funeral services provided by:

Blake Lamb Funeral Home - Oak Lawn

4727 West 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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