Keith Jeffery Johnson

Keith J Johnson, 63, of Antioch Illinois, peacefully passed away on July 19 surrounded by loved ones, after a valiant battle with cancer.
 
Keith was born on December 28, 1958 to David and Elfrieda Johnson in Mundelein Illinois. After graduating from Mundelein High School in 1977, he began his long career in Student Transportation. In 1993 he became the first Director of Transportation at Fremont School District #79
 
In 1998 he met Laura Grimm and they were wed on 01/01/01. He was so proud and blessed to be the stepfather of 2 children, Joe and Miranda.
 
Keith’s passion for music began as a child and in the 1990’s he found his love of singing at local karaoke venues. He went on to begin his own business, Sounds Unlikely Karaoke, and then becoming the lead singer of the band Mistaken Identity, playing at many local venues.
 
Keith was a life long Chicago White Sox fan and made sure to watch every game he was not able to personally attend.
 
Keith was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Laura, his siblings, Kenneth Johnson, Bruce (Yuli) Johnson, Valerie (Robert) Giurato, Janice (Steven) Miller. His children, Joe (Theresa) Mohar, Miranda (Steve) Morin, and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
 
A Celebration of life for Keith will be held from 2-5 PM on Sunday August 7, 2022 at The Regent Center 1200 Regent Dr. Mundelein, IL 60060.