Mary A. Johnson Morrison, Illinois Obituary

Mary A. Johnson

MARY ALICE JOHNSON, 94, of Morrison, IL, died Monday September 28, 2020 at Resthave Home in Morrison. There will be a private family graveside service officiated by Rev. Calvin Haines Jr. of the Morrison United Methodist Church. Interment will be at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison. A memorial to the Morrison United Methodist Church has been established. Mary was born January 19, 1926 in Thomson, IL, to Joseph E. and Rachel D. (Bennett) Blair. She was educated in the Thomson Grade School and was a 1944 graduate of Thomson High School. She then graduated from Rockford Beauty School in 1945. On January 22, 1950, Mary was united in marriage to Robert G. Johnson in Morrison. He passed away on September 12, 1993. Mary was a self employed beautician in Morrison, and later was employed by General Electric Co. in Morrison. She was a member of the Morrison United Methodist Church, and had served as a Sunday school teacher. She was a Girl Scout Leader and a member of the Morrison American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed sewing, golfing and fishing, and most of all she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include one daughter and three sons; twelve grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert; five sisters and three brothers.
January 19, 1926 - September 28, 202001/19/192609/28/2020
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Denise Luskey
October 22, 2020
Loved listening to Mary’s stories, she will be missed. RIP Mary!
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Regina wright
October 4, 2020
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Kristi Gustafson
October 3, 2020
May God bless her journey & those left to cherish memories with her. Rest peacefully Aunt Mary.
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Ed &Vicky Piersol Murney
October 3, 2020
So sorry for your loss. She will truely be missed. Always made someone laugh.
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Dale and Paula Wiersema
October 2, 2020
Our sympathy to the family.
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Erwin &Phyllis Stralow
October 1, 2020
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Arlyn & Shirley Schroeder
September 30, 2020
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Randy & Linda Boelkins
September 29, 2020
Sending our sympathy to Mary’s family! Always a fun lady! RIP Mary!
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PHIL & MARTY RENKES
September 29, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mary's family. She was our "longfellow green" neighbor and we loved to see her in her yard.
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Bonnie Newman
September 29, 2020
Mary, I was a stranger to Morrison in 2006 and you welcomed me with a warm smile that made me feel at ease. We met through AARP Local Chapter. And different functions at the United Methodist Church in Morrison. Thank you for being my friend. Gerald and I give yo... Continue Reading
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