Search by Name

Search by Name

PATRICIA JOHNSON Obituary

Patricia J. Johnson (nee Stenersen), 81, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2010. She was a beautiful dancer. Pat taught ballroom dancing, along with her husband Don, in the area for many years. She was also co-owner of the Barrington Ballet Studio. Pat and Don were married for 61 years. She was the beloved wife of Don Johnson; loving mother of Melanie Moody, Kristine Breneisen, Jeff (Lisa) Johnson and Amy (Pete) Mullally; grandmother of Elizabeth (Ken), Heather (Darwin), Brett (Jessica), Kirk, Steven, Eric, Paige and Brian; and great-grandmother of Matias, Khalil, Ace and Brooklyn. She was preceded in death by her parents, Steve and Violet Stenersen. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Daily Herald on May 5, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for PATRICIA JOHNSON

Not sure what to say?





Gilbert DaSilva

May 26, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!! God Bless!
Love, Gil & Neusa DaSilva

May 11, 2010

Pete,Amy,Eric and Brian.
My sincere sympathy for the loss of your mother and grandmother. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love,
Joyce Graziano Korbel

Mason Jim and Lori

May 10, 2010

Amy, Pete, Brian and Eric we are so sorry for your loss. May you find peace in the coming months during this difficult time. The Mason Family (Louisville, KY)

Dotty Dunlap

May 9, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with your family

Gina Pasisis

May 9, 2010

Dear Mr. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Mullally, Eric, and Brian,
Your wife, mother, and grandmother was obviously beautiful both inside and out. Our world may seem a bit darker now, but imagine how bright heaven is with her it it. That heavenly light will shine on the rest of us because she will live forever in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. May her memory be eternal.
You are all in my prayers during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Gina Pasisis

Deborah& Bill Cotopolis

May 8, 2010

Amy, Pete, Eric and Brian and your entire family:
It so difficult to loose the ones we love. Our hearts and prayers go out to you. May your memories bring you joy and comfort. May God be with you!

David and Katie Deroche

May 8, 2010

Pete, I never met your mother, but I can see she was a movie star. God must have needed one in heaven. Thank goodness He left part of her beautiful gifts in your two beautiful sons. Your mother lives on! Our thoughts are with you and Amy and the boys.

Ed & Marisel Guntin

May 8, 2010

Amy, Pete, Eric, Brian and the Johnson family,
Our deepest condolences are extended to you. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Steve & Marcia Schaul

May 6, 2010

Marcia and i send our sympathy's to Don and the whole family. Pat was a classy lady and will be missed by one and all.

Earl and Arlene Carpenter

May 6, 2010

Earl and I are so sorry to hear of your loss and extend our deepest sympathy to all Johnson family members. A beautiful thought is that Pat is dancing again and is as beautiful as ever...Our prayers are with you.
Earl and Arlene Carpenter (Barrington, IL)

Ben and Martha Morris

May 5, 2010

We send our sincere sympathy to the entire Johnson family. We know she will be missed by all.

Showing 1 - 11 of 11 results

Make a Donation
in PATRICIA JOHNSON's name

Memorial Events
for PATRICIA JOHNSON

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

How to support PATRICIA's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor PATRICIA JOHNSON's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more