FUNERAL SERVICES : A celebration of John's life will be planned for a later date.VISITATION :INTERMENT :SURVIVORS : John Philip Mitchell, age 57, loving father and devoted grandpa, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, November 26, 2012.John was born and raised in Duluth, MN where he lived until 2004 when he moved to Menahga, MN - the place he always felt most at ease. John was preceded in death by his mother, Ellen (Newhouse) Thoreson; Father, Milton "Bud" Mitchell and his faithful "Pup" Cato. John is survived by his high school sweetheart and loving wife of 32 years, Kristi; daughter, Anna; son, Joseph; grandchildren: Destiny and Ryder; sister, Dawn Fitzgerald; brothers: Jimbo, Fred and Mark; stepfather, Howard and many, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends that loved him very much. A celebration of John's life will be planned for a later date.