Margaret Mabel "June" Mitchell

Margaret Mabel "June" Mitchell, age 91, of New Baden, peacefully passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Trenton Village with her daughters by her side. 

Born in Windsor, England, on June 28, 1933, she was the daughter of William and Mabel (Hinson) Walters. On June 15, 1957, June married Norman Mitchell in England, and he preceded her in death on December 7, 2011.

June was preceded in death by her beloved husband, her parents, her stepmother Molly Walters, and a grandson, Eric Wilken.

She is survived by her loving daughters, Barbara (Eugene) Wilken and Susan (Bob) Sommers, both of New Baden. June's legacy continues through her five grandchildren: Jennifer (Nathan) Yukna of Trenton, Robert (Tiffany) Sommers of New Baden, Rachel (Tim) Cronin of Mascoutah, Christine Hearst of New Baden, and Diane (Sean) Reed of Olathe, Kansas. Additionally, she is remembered by her great-grandchildren, Evelyn, Eli, and Ethan Yukna; Mallory and Avery Sommers; and Grey, Amelia, and Samuel Cronin.

A dedicated professional, June served as a State Enrolled Nurse in England before moving to the United States. She spent 32 years at West Main Nursing Home in Mascoutah as an Assistant Administrator. She was a member of Zion UCC in New Baden and a proud 50-year member of the New Baden American Legion Auxiliary, where she supported veterans and their families. Above all, June enjoyed spending time with her family.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Zion UCC in New Baden, with inurnment to follow at Greenmount Cemetery in New Baden.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until the time of services on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Zion UCC in New Baden.

In lieu of flowers and other gifts, the family kindly requests that memorials be made to the Clinton County Humane Society. Donations will be received at the church or at Nordike Funeral Home, 15 East Hanover Street, New Baden, IL 62265.