Obituary of Mary Mitchell

Mary Minnie Mitchell August 20, 1938 - October 9, 2014 Mary Minnie Rothman was born in Newport, Michigan on August 20, 1938. She was the daughter of the late William Andrew and Lillian Veronica (LaFountain) Rothman. She married the love of her life: James David Mitchell at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church on November 7, 1959. From this union the couple would share in the birth of three children. Mary served her family as a loving and supportive homemaker to her husband and children. The family worshipped at St. Patrick Catholic Church and Mary gave freely of herself as a member of the parish Altar Society. Mary loved being outside and she enjoyed gardening and fishing. Mary more than anything cherished the time that she was able to spend with family; camping, dancing and traveling were favorite family activities. When she had quiet time, Mary enjoyed crocheting, because it would always seem to bring her a sense of calm. Her dog Rags had a very special place in her heart. Mary M. Mitchell age 76 of Carleton a lifelong Monroe County resident passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 9, 2014 at Wellspring Lutheran Services. In addition to her parents her passing was preceded by her beloved husband of nearly fifty-two years: James on September 30, 2011, a stepbrother: Harry Rothman, and a stepsister: Lena Ieraci. To cherish her memory she leaves three children: Michael (Jodie) Mitchell of Newport, Michelle "Shelly" (Jeffrey) Hutchinson of Monroe, and Daniel (Elizabeth) Mitchell of Monroe; one sister: Helen (Edward) Fuhrman of Carleton; six grandchildren: Matthew Mitchell, Thomas M. Hutchinson, Sarah Mitchell, Morgan Mitchell, Chloe Hutchinson, and Jacob Mitchell. Friends may gather from 2:00pm until a Rosary Service at 7:00pm on Sunday, October 12, 2014 at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe Street (734) 384-5185. She will lie in state from 10:00am until the Mass of the Resurrection at 11:00am, Monday, October 13, 2014 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 2996 West Labo Road in Carleton. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, share a photo, or send a floral arrangement by visiting www.merklefs.com and then selecting the Online Tributes page.