Agnes Mitchell

Agnes C. Mitchell, 93, of Iron Mountain passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at the Golden Living Center in Florence surrounded by her family. She was born February 2, 1918 in Iron Mountain, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Yelland) Rihtarshich. Agnes married Ellsworth Buzzo in 1936 and he preceded her in death in 1940. She then married Earl A. Mitchell in 1945 and preceded her in death in 1993. Agnes worked in a sewing factory for a short time and also owned and managed the Vagabond Motel in Paradise, MI with her husband Earl for 12 years. They moved to Iron Mountain in 1980. She enjoyed shopping, going to the casino and spending time with family and friends. Agnes is survived by two daughters, Arlene Smith of Spread Eagle and Joanne (George) Nanninga of Iron Mountain; a son, Michael (Nancy) Mitchell of Paradise; grandchildren, Howard (Pam) Smith of Spread Eagle, Doris Smith of Aurora, Kathy (Doug) Koch of Wisconsin Rapids, George (Sue) Nanninga Jr.of Aurora, Joseph Nanninga of Iron Mountain, Julie (Steve) Limback of Aurora, Ralph Mitchell of Paradise, Chester Mitchell of Petoskey, MI and Kena McEachern of Eben Junction, MI; great grandchildren, Jennifer (Aaron) Renquin, Kimberly and Sarah Smith, Sheila Annear, Heather and Adam Olson, and Steve Nanninga ;great-great grandchildren, Josh, Jessica, Liam, Maxwell, David, Desi and Jared; brother-in-law, Art Mitchell; a sister-in-law, Joan Mitchell; friends, Faye, Cookie, June and Sonny; and many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, John and Joe Rihtarshich and a sister, Mary Jakovich and a son-in-law, Howard Smith. Visitation will be on Monday from 11:00am to 1:00pm at the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain. The funeral service will follow at 1:00pm at the funeral home. Fr. Greg Veneklase will officiate. Burial will be in Iron Mountain Cemetery Park. Condolences to the family of Agnes C. Mitchell may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.

Agnes Mitchell

March 10, 1918 - March 10, 2011