Colleen Ann Mitchell

Franklin - Colleen Ann (McLaughlin) Mitchell died peacefully on May 9, 2019 at the age of 70 after an epic battle with ALS. She will be remembered for her sincere love and joy in all circumstances. She treasured her husband and family. Born in 1948 to Roy and Terese (Plate) McLaughlin, she received her degree in education from Mount Mary College. She earned her Master’s in Adult and Family Ministry from St. Mary University, Winona MN. She spent her career as a first-grade teacher, religious educator, and pastoral minister. After ministering in Milwaukee, Kaukauna, Green Bay, and West Allis, she finished her career serving the School Sisters of Notre Dame in Elm Grove. Through her struggles with ALS, she embraced the motto “Life is for living!” She loved to spend time with her family, pray, travel, and spoil her grandchildren. She had an absolutely beautiful singing voice. “Therefore, we are not discouraged; rather, although our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.” -2 Corinthians 4:16 Colleen will be deeply missed by her husband Mark Mitchell, children: Terese (Paul) Bauer and Maureen (David) Classen, and 7 grandchildren: Andre, Aidan, Timothy, Luc, Mayra, Michael, and Emma. She was preceded in death by her parents, beloved brother Dennis McLaughlin and her dear nephew Joseph McLaughlin. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 13, 2019 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church (3722 S. 58th St., Milwaukee, WI) from 10:30-11:45 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 noon. Burial will take place at 4 PM at St. Martin of Tours Cemetery in Franklin, WI. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to donate the School Sisters of Notre Dame, ALS Association, or St. Jude’s Hospital. In addition, make a contribution to yourself. Take time to invest in your health, laugh with friends, and love your family!