John A. Pollard, 86, Mt. Vernon

By Mitchell Now October 14, 2021 7:55 am

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John died Monday, October 11 at Aurora-Brule Nursing Home in White Lake. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM Wednesday, October 13 at Bittner Funeral Chapel in Mitchell with a 6:30 PM scripture service. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:30 AM Thursday, October 14 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Plankinton. Burial will be at Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Mt. Vernon. Arrangements by Bittner Funeral Chapel.

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