Barbara J. Johnson

Barbara J. Johnson Kalamazoo Barbara J. Johnson, 82, of Kalamazoo, formerly of Battle Creek, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2008 at Borgess Medical Center. She was born January 10, 1926 in Marshall, Michigan, the daughter of Harry and Cora (Enger) Berge. Barbara was a 1943 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School, member of First Congregational Church and co-owner of Goguac Lake Marina for many years. On February 18, 1944 she was married to Max F. Johnson who preceded her in death on October 15, 2002. She was also preceded by two brothers: Kenneth and Richard Berge and three sisters: Lu Loye, Hazel Waltz and Claire Narin. Surviving are three children: Skip (Leslie) Johnson of Battle Creek, Judith Weir of Kalamazoo and Rebecca (Wayne) Fader of Kalamazoo; five grandchildren: Jennifer (Matt) Vernon, Shannon (Ryan) Sly, Annelise Weir, Lindsay Johnson and Shawna Holt; one great-grandson: Conner Vernon; two sisters: Evelyn Nogrady and Ann Harris; sister-in-law: Jean Berge and brother-in-law: William (Barbara) Johnson, Jr., all of Battle Creek. The family will receive friends at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home on Wednesday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Entombment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Parkinson's Foundation or American Cancer Society.