Theodore “Big Ted” Mitchell, beloved husband of Lorraine, nee Overby; loving father of Tabitha “Tammy” (Ronald) Koczot, the late Chris (Catherine) and the late Theodore “Teddy”; beloved son of the late Christ and Jean; dearly beloved brother of Nick (Gwen), George (Nancy), Sue (Frank) Leonard, Christine (Arthur) Lea and William; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews; special cousin to many here and in Greece and will be missed by many friends. Proud owner of Southtown Flower Shop. Highly respected lifelong florist and mentor to many. Aviation enthusiast. Funeral Wednesday, Chapel service 11 a.m. at Hills Funeral Home, Ltd., 10201 S. Roberts Rd. (8000W) Palos Hills. Committal Service following at Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 2 to 9 p.m. “May His Memory Be Eternal”. Info: 708-598-5880
