Who Was Who II of Hanover, IL - Grant Home

she was 78 years old when she retired from playing. The family lived in Hanover for
many years before moving to Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. After the death of
her husband in 1995 she moved to Freeport. Blanche died February 24, 1999 and is
buried in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Freeport.
Mitchell, Clarence “Mitch” Junior was born September 29, 1925 in Hanover and was
the son of Clarence “Rudy” W. and Blanche Elva (Straitt) Mitchell. He graduated from
Hanover High School in 1943. Clarence was a World War II U.S. Navy Veteran.
Clarence was first married to Annette Mitchell and later to Nancy Mitchell. He had
three children: Janet (Mitchell) Perkins, Sarah Jean Mitchell, and James Mitchell. He
was employed in the sales profession and was living in Las Cruces, New Mexico at the
time of his death. Clarence died March 26, 1991 and a memorial service was held in
Freeport, Illinois.
Mitchell, Clarence “Rudy” W. was born December 26, 1902 in Newman, Illinois and
was the son of George E. and Rachel K. (Clark) Mitchell. He married Blanche Elva
Straitt on June 23, 1925 in Dubuque, Iowa and three children were born to this union:
Clarence “Mitch” Junior Mitchell, Mildred Anna (Mitchell) Hubbard, and Rachel Jean
(Mitchell) Stees. While living in the Hanover area he was employed at the Hanover
Woolen Mill, the Savanna Army Depot and also did electrical work. Rudy was well
known for his musical talent. He moved to Truth or Consequences, New Mexico and
died there on February 13, 1995. A service was held at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens
in Freeport and cremation rites were accorded.
Mitchell, Maynard Eugene was born April 22, 1905 in Dodgeville, Wisconsin and was
the son of James and Maude Mary (Slater) Mitchell. He graduated from Dodgeville
High School. Maynard married Myrtle Charlene Robinson on March 12, 1936 in
Savanna and three children were born to this union: Charlene Mae (Mitchell) Kevern,
Phillip Maynard Mitchell, and Clifford Marion Mitchell. He and his wife operated
Mitchell’s Café from 1935 until 1968 and Mitchell’s Ben Franklin from 1947 until
1977. Maynard served on the Hanover School Board, Hanover Village Board, and the
Board of Directors of the Hanover State Bank. Maynard died December 31, 2000 and is
buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mitchell, Myrtle Charlene (Robinson) was born October 26, 1915 in Hanover and was
the daughter of Charles Edwin and Florence Dashiell (Graham) Robinson. She
graduated from Hanover High School in 1933. Myrtle married Maynard Eugene
Mitchell on March 12, 1936 in Savanna and three children were born to this union:
Charlene Mae (Mitchell) Kevern, Phillip Maynard Mitchell, and Clifford Marion
Mitchell. In 1947 Myrtle and Maynard opened a variety store in Hanover, in 1957 it
became known as Mitchell’s Ben Franklin Store, they sold the business in 1977. They
also owned and operated a restaurant in Hanover for many years. Myrtle died July 6,
2010 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Moffett, Eugene Wilkins was born February 28, 1908 in Cherryvale, Kansas and was
the son of Dr. Adam and Laura May (Wilkin) Moffett. The family lived in Derinda
Township for a few years and later moved to Hanover. Eugene graduated from Hanover
High School in 1925. Eugene later received his PhD degree and worked as a chemist
for many years. He was employed by Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company in Milwaukee,
Wisconsin for a time and later transferred to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He married
Helen Elizabeth Wilson and one daughter was born to this union. His wife Helen was
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