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Joyce E. Johnson of Waukegan Joyce E. Johnson (nee Tonyan), 73, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2011, at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. She was born May 27, 1937, in Waukegan. She was the school nurse for Warren High School in Gurnee, from 1970 until her retirement in 2004. She was a very involved member of Most Blessed Trinity Parish in Waukegan and North Chicago, serving as an Extraordinary Minister, and Homebound and Hospital Eucharistic Minister. Joyce was also a former member of the Parish Council, and served on the School Board of the old Holy Family Parish in North Chicago, and served on the Queen of Peace Parish Council in North Chicago. She was a member of the Lake County Catholic Nurses Association, and the Lake County Right to Life. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Ron Johnson; two sons, Jeff Johnson of Waukegan and Ronald (Julie) Johnson Jr. of Pleasant Prairie, Wis.; three daughters, Debbie (Randy) Fabry of Scottsdale, Ariz., Robin (Christopher) Fabry of Zion and Lynn (Douglas) Byron of McHenry; and grandmother "Nursie" to eight grandchildren, Ryan and Hannah Fabry, Allison and Kayce Fabry, Derek and Kyle Johnson, and Courtney and Reilly Byron; and many extended family and friends that will all miss her dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Bernice. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 7, at Most Blessed Trinity, Queen of Peace site, 910 14th St., North Chicago. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, March 6, and also from 8:30 a.m. until time of Mass on Monday, at the church. She will be laid to rest in Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials in Joyce's name to Advocate Condell Hospice. Arrangements were made by Bradley Funeral Home, North Chicago. For information, please call 847-473-3966. Please visit and sign our guest book at www.bradleyfhnorthchicago.com.

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Published by Daily Herald on Mar. 5, 2011.

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March 11, 2011

Dear Johnson Family,

I was saddened to hear Joyce had passed away and saddened again to here Jeff passed just days after his mom. They are together in heaven, all their pain wiped away.

I knew Joyce as the school nurse at Warren. She was so good with all the students including my daughter.

Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Debbie Krueger
Gurnee, ILL.

Jane Beem

March 11, 2011

I'm so sorry to hear of Joyce's passing. We were friends at Warren. She was a special, caring person. I pray God will give you peace.

Lynnette Terrien

March 11, 2011

Shocked and saddened to read of the passing of Joyce. She was a terrific person in every way. Your loss is God's gain, He will comfort you. Peace and love to you all.

Suzanne Ree

March 10, 2011

So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother...Orlan & Suzanne Ree Lisa, Orlan Marvin and Benjamin.

Celester Greathouse Rodney

March 9, 2011

I am sorry to hear of your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. May God continue to give you strength in days ahead.

Yvonne Bennett

March 9, 2011

I am so very sorry for your loss. I am praying that you will find comfort in God's touch and your sweet and wonderful memories. Yvonne Powell Bennett

Jude Rodriguez

March 9, 2011

I was truly saddened to hear of your loss. I most certainly remember Joyce from my childhood. She was truly a great person. Although the light of the world is now dimmer, the light of Heaven is now so much brighter. With my deepest condolences.

March 9, 2011

I will always remember her smile and kind words whenever I would see her. She was a big part of our lives when my father worked at Warren. God's peace be with the family. Pat Souza-Jolly

March 9, 2011

Lynn, I know its been a long, long time, but please know that you & your family are in my thoughts & prayers. I remember growing up in NC across the alley from you and spending alot of time at your house with you & your family. Many good memories! Please take care of yourself, it would be nice to catch up one day. Vicki Petts (Laffredi) 847-815-5048

March 9, 2011

I'll always remember your mom as a trusted and fun friend to work with at Warren. Her honesty and humor were always refreshing to me. May you feel God's comfort and peace at this time of sorrow. God Bless you all for taking care of your mom.

Julie Cadieux

James Dianne Gilmore

March 8, 2011

Both Dianne and I share Joyce'salways bright and cheerful demeaner. Dianne remembers the many greetings and short stories, while at Warren, and I remember Joyce delivering God's message at Victory Memorial Hospital when I was a patient on two occassions. Joyce best served her children, when she visited North Chicago High School on parent night. Jeff, Debbie, Robin Lynn and Ron were closely followed and encouraged always. It is with sincerest regards that Dianne and I send out thoughts and prayers to the Johnson family.

Bob Tatgenhorst

March 8, 2011

Joyce,
Now you are in heaven where God and his angels will love and care for you as you did for the staff and students of Warren High School. You will be missed. God Bless.

March 7, 2011

Jeff and family, may God bless you.

Loretta

Betsy Jereb

March 7, 2011

What a pleasure it was to work with Joyce, eat lunch with her and hear her stories . . . and always with some vim and vigor added. She was so caring to all that knew her. Your wife and mom truly touched my life. God Bless!

Charlie Jedryszek

March 6, 2011

We will truly miss Joyce. We were lucky to have worked with her for many years at the school. She was such a caring person. Our prayers are with the family. Charlie & Holly Jedryszek

Charlie Jedryszek

March 6, 2011

We will truly miss Joyce. She was a wonderful friend who we worked with for many years. Our prayers are with your family. Charlie & Holly Jedryszek

Terese Sinklair

March 6, 2011

Mrs. Johnson was a caring confidant and a great support to me during my years as a student at Warren. It was an honor to know her and to share her with my daughters when they were there. Her beliefs and strengths were shown by the way she lived her life. Loving, caring, and giving. Thank you for sharing her with me.

Donna (Walenter) Whitcomb

March 6, 2011

I am so very sorry for your loss. I know what it is like to lose a spouse and a parent. My heart goes out to all of you. You are in my prayers as you travel down this difficult road. I remember working in her office in high school and the fun we had. She was such a sweet, caring person. She will be greatly missed. Remember the good times and remember Our Lord will get you through this time of great sorrow.
Love and prayers for all of you,
Craig and Donna (Walenter) Whitcomb

March 6, 2011

So very sorry Jeff and family. My heart goes out to you. I have no words for you other than knowing that Jesus will give you the courage to bear this trial.
Love and Prayers
Laney

March 5, 2011

Very sorry to hear about Joyce. What great lady.

Tim Terchek
Wilmette, IL

March 5, 2011

She will remain in our memories as a dear and caring friend going back to our high school days at Warren. Our deepest sympathy to Ron and the entire family. Eddie and Ruth Young

March 5, 2011

I'm very sorry for your loss. I know how difficult it is to lose a parent. My prayers are with all of you. Robin Watson (Wallace)

March 5, 2011

We feel so sad to hear of Joyce's passing. We were so fortunate to see Ron and Joyce a year ago. Many good memories come to mind. I had forgotten that Joyce and I had the same birthday. Ron, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Ken and Becky Sarsha

Springfield, IL

March 5, 2011

Joyce will always be remembered as a wonderful, kind and smiling lady.
Our prayers are with her family.
Friends,
Bob & Georgeanne Depke

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