Betty E. Johnson

1920 - 2015

Betty Ellen Johnson, age 95, a lifelong resident of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2015. She was born on September 5, 1920 in Hobart, Indiana to the late Einar and Ellen (nee Erickson) Johnson. She was born in her home and lived there her entire life. Betty graduated from Hobart High School in 1938. She retired from Gary National (Gainer) Bank with 42 years of service. She was a member of Michigan Avenue United Methodist Church all of her life having served at various times as Sunday School teacher, pianist, U.M.W. President Membership Secretary and other positions. Betty enjoyed reading, gardening, working puzzles and going to lunch with the "Bank Chix". Betty is survived by her sisters: Valeria Sleeper, Virginia Hedger; cousins: Dorothy Keller, David Bood; nieces: Cheryl Murdock, Vera Ellen Davis, Lori Hedger; nephews: Michael Sleeper, Jeff Hedger, James (Rose) Hedger; special and great nephew: Shannon Murdock, Jr. She is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers: Ralph and Richard Johnson; brothers in law: Charles Sleeper, George Hedger; niece's husband: Shannon Murdock. Memorial contributions in Betty's name may be made to the Michigan Avenue United Methodist Church, 116 North Michigan Ave., Hobart. A funeral service for Betty will take place Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 11:00 am at Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel, 600 West Old Ridge Road, Hobart with Rev. Michael Cover officiating. She will be laid to rest at Hobart Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, October 23, 2015 from 2:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the funeral home. For more information, please call (219) 942-2109. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.