Mitchell, Barbara Ann Raber - 1934-2011

CATE, MITCHELL, RABER, RADICS

Posted By: Polk volunteer
Date: 9/5/2024 at 09:25:47

Barbara Ann Mitchell, 77, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 11, 2012 at Iowa Health Hospice Taylor House. Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Thursday, December 15, 2011 at Hamilton's Altoona Funeral Home, 105 4th St. SW, with burial to follow at the Altoona Cemetery.
Barbara was born July 24, 1934 in Mishawaka, Indiana, the daughter of William and Irene (Radics) Raber. She proudly served her county in the United States Air Force. Barb retired from HyVee after over 20 years, followed by her employment at Prairie Meadows for over ten years.
Barb is survived by her children, Dan Mitchell, Connie (Jim Cate) Mitchell and Larry Mitchell; seven grandchildren; four great grandchildren; her brother Bill (Rose) Raber; her husbands siblings; and several extended family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack and her parents.
The family will greet friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Iowa Health Hospice Taylor House in loving memory of Barb.
Published in Des Moines (IA) Register; Tuesday, December 13, 2011, page 4B