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Emil R. Johnson

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Emil Johnson Obituary

Emil passed peacefully Monday, 11/16 in hospital after an in-home fall 11/11, at age 86. He is survived by his wife, Carol High Johnson, and several nieces, nephews and their families. Emil was a retired political science professor at the City Colleges of Chicago. He earned B.S. and M.S. degrees from UChicago in the 1950's. He was a public Director of the Illinois FAIR Insurance Plan for many years. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Civic Orchestra of the Chicago Symphony, or the Greater Chicago Food Depository are requested. A memorial service is planned for early summer.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Nov. 22, 2020.

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Liz Hurtig

November 20, 2020

A warm, wonderful and very interesting and knowledgeable gentleman, a wonderful neighbor and friend who will be sorely missed.

D T

November 20, 2020

I am sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my condolences. May the love of friends and family comfort you through your grief. 2 Thes 2: 16,17.

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