Obituaries

Ann M. Mitchell

May 3rd, 1957 – December 8th, 2025

Ann M. Mitchell, 68, of Astoria, IL, passed away at 9:18 am on Monday, December 8, 2025 at Carle Memorial Hospital in Peoria, IL. She was born on May 3, 1957 in Rushville, IL, the daughter of Ernest and Jeannine (Powell) Shanks. Ann married Willard Wayne Mitchell on June 24, 1988 in Bernadotte, IL. Willard preceded Ann in death on February 12, 2005. She later married Carl “Bill” Burnham on December 13, 2014. Bill preceded Ann in death on December 28, 2022.

She is also preceded in death by her parents, daughter; Georgia Ann Duckwiler and brother; Duane Shanks.

She is survived by her son, Mylo (and Amanda) Mitchell of Peoria, IL, daughter; Cheyenne (and Craig) Barnett of Astoria, seven grandchildren; Trey, Braden, Jasmine, Hannah, C.J., Allie and Marley, four great grandchildren; Avyanna, Gracen, Harmony and Lylli, three sisters; Vicky (and Dean) Conway of Astoria, Roberta (and Chris) McCormick of Astoria and Phyllis (and Rick) Batterton of Astoria.

Ann graduated from Spoon River College as Licensed Practical Nurse and worked at several area nursing homes.

She was a member of the “Country Duo” band. She enjoyed camping, fishing, anything outdoors, bowling, her job of nursing, and spoiling her grandchildren.

Services will be held at 11 am on Friday, December 12, 2025 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Pastor Kevin Kessler will be officiating. A visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the Woodland Cemetery in Astoria. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.

Condolences

December 9th, 2025

My thoughts and prayers are with Phyllis, Vicky, Roberta and the family. love to all. Lisa Fike

December 9th, 2025

To the Ann Mitchell family,
So sorry to hear about Ann. Thinking and praying for you during this time.
Bob and Susie Bucher

December 9th, 2025

My adopted family. I am so sorry for your loss of Ann. Words cannot describe the sadness I feel for you all. Love you Vicky, Phyllis, Roberta and Ann’s family. JoEllen and Ronnie

December 9th, 2025

So sorry to hear about Annie. Thoughts and prayers are with her family.

December 9th, 2025

Our sympathy to Annie's family & friends. Steven & Joyce (Davis) Angel.

December 9th, 2025

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to all the family.

December 10th, 2025

So very sorry about Annie. Prayers. Penny Collins, Brandon Brown and family.

December 10th, 2025

I am so sorry for your loss! I worked with Anni. She was the best and will be missed greatly! My condolences to her family and friends

December 10th, 2025

I am so sorry for your loss.

December 10th, 2025

So sorry for your loss. We are keeping your family in our prayers

December 10th, 2025

We are so sorry! Prayers for all❤️🌺

December 10th, 2025

So very sorry for her family’s loss… i foundly remember her as Aunt Ann

December 10th, 2025

Anni and her family have always had a special place in my heart. I’m so saddened by her passing and send deepest sympathy to the family. Kathleen

December 10th, 2025

So sorry to hear of Annie's passing. Prayers to her family. Tommy and Pam Trone

December 10th, 2025

So sorry for your family's loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Jim and Deb Park

December 10th, 2025

So sorry to hear about Ann passing. Prayers are with your family. Debbie and Don Ulm

December 10th, 2025

So very sorry for your loss. Brian Bucher

December 10th, 2025

So sorry to hear about Ann’s passing. She was such a beautiful soul. Prayers for all the family.
Adam and Cindy (Robinson) McClintock

December 10th, 2025

So sorry for your loss Jamie Smith

December 10th, 2025

So sorry for your loss Jamie Smith

December 10th, 2025

So sorry for your loss.

December 10th, 2025

Sorry for your loss you will never be forgotten you will always be remembered I will always remember you were there for me when my mom died when I got the phone call at work rest in peace

December 10th, 2025

I'm deeply sorry for your family's loss. Ann was a sweetheart and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Janey Powell Ford

December 10th, 2025

cheynne i am so sorry to hearabout your moms passing.had so much fun working with her.i really thought alot of your mom.sending prayers to u and your family.

December 10th, 2025

char ball

December 10th, 2025

I'm so sorry to hear this. I knew her from bowling with her years ago.She was a wonderful lady. Prayers sent for her family. Vicky Ackley

December 10th, 2025

So sorry for your loss.You all are in our thoughts and prayers.Alan and Georgiana Clemens

December 10th, 2025

So sorry for your loss.You all are in our thoughts and prayers.Alan and Georgiana Clemens

December 10th, 2025

So sorry for your loss.You all are in our thoughts and prayers.Alan and Georgiana Clemens

December 10th, 2025

So very sorry for your family's loss of Anni. Extending deepest sympathy, many thoughts and prayers for all. May God's love give you comfort and peace. Gary & Cheryl (Cox) Matteson

December 10th, 2025

So sorry for your loss ,sending prayers. Let us know if you need anything at all. Kim McCombs family

December 10th, 2025

My sympathy to all of Anni’s family. She was a great nurse friend for many years. She will be missed by so many. Carolyn Cripe

December 10th, 2025

So sorry for your family's loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Dick & Sandy Bent

December 10th, 2025

We created wonderful memories and lived life like we deserved. Fly high girl, check in with me when Im mowing. Always, Toni

December 10th, 2025

A very lucky time when Ann and her family moved into our neighboorhood many years ago…our sympathy to all of you ..it has been our joy for friendships!

December 10th, 2025

So sorry for your families loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Paul and Carol Stambaugh

December 10th, 2025

So sorry to hear this news. Thoughts and Prayers. Steve & Pam Burget

December 10th, 2025

So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers to all of you.

December 10th, 2025

So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers to all of you. Joyce Schisler Behymer

December 10th, 2025

Im so very sorry to hear this. My heart & love goes out to all of Ann's family. Ann's was a mother to all of us who grew up with her children. Sending prayers to one and all!!

December 10th, 2025

Im so very sorry to hear this. My heart & love goes out to all of Ann's family. Ann's was a mother to all of us who grew up with her children. Sending prayers to one and all!!

December 10th, 2025

Roberta, thinking of you. So many memories popping up of Bill and I dancing where Ann was singing! What good times we had! Bless you and your family. Judy Park

December 10th, 2025

My heart goes out to you all, so many great memories with the Shanks's family. Love and hugs
Mandy Haney

December 10th, 2025

My heart goes out to you all, so many great memories with the Shanks's family. Love and hugs
Mandy Haney

December 11th, 2025

I am so sorry to hear about Annie. I worked with her for quite few years at Prairie City. Ahe was always aot of fun. Mary Heath

December 11th, 2025

Vicky, Phyllis, Roberta, I am sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

December 11th, 2025

I am sorry for your loss. Vicky, Phyllis,Roberta and family you are in my thoughts and prayers. Janet Fouts Hazzard

December 11th, 2025

So sorry for your loss.
Thoughts and prayers for all families.
Bev & Gary Taylor & family

December 11th, 2025

My condolences to Ann’s family.

Ann Robinson Abbot

December 11th, 2025

We're so sorry to hear of Annie's passing. She was such a good person. Our sincere sympathy to her family. Alice & Wendell Clanin

December 12th, 2025

I’m very sorry to hear of ANNIE’s death. I only met her in relation to school matters, but she was a good and interesting person. I’m sure hers is a great loss.
Rosemary Perdew

December 12th, 2025

So sorry to hear of Ann's passing. She was always a kind person. Vicki Shaw-Phillips

December 12th, 2025

So very sorry to hear of Ann's passing. Thoughts and prayers for all her family. Cindy & Randy Constable

December 13th, 2025

We send our sympathy to all the families
Scott and Teresa Burget and families