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Heidi Johnson Obituary
Born: November 14, 1965 in Princeton, IL
Died: April 2, 2025 in Princeton, IL
Heidi Ann Johnson, 59, of Princeton, IL passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at her home in Princeton.
Heidi was born on November 14, 1965 in Princeton, IL the daughter of Harold "Owen" and Etta "Kay" (Sullivan) Johnson. She had an older sister and younger brother.
After graduating from Princeton Township High School in 1983, Heidi attended Illinois Valley Community College and received her Associates of Arts degree in 1985. Soon after, she started a lengthy career in banking as a teller at a local institution.
In her youth, Heidi vacationed yearly with her family out West, and as an adult was drawn to relocate there. She continued her career in banking, notably at Key Bank in Estes Park and Loveland, as well as Dillon, Colorado, specializing in customer service and management. Heidi won numerous awards and accolades for her customer service and banking knowledge. She spent 30 years in Colorado before returning home to Princeton with her significant other, Aaron, two years ago, to be closer to family.
Heidi thoroughly enjoyed thrift store shopping, planting flowers, and working in her yard. She was an animal lover and impressive Words With Friends competitor. Heidi was a talented photographer, as well. She is being remembered for her big, beautiful smile and her warm, outgoing personality. Everyone was drawn to Heidi because of her warm, open and friendly nature.
Surviving are her parents, Owen and Kay, her sister, Jennifer Johnson (Roger) Ping of Hennepin, IL, her brother, Jim Johnson of Germantown Hills, IL, and her beloved fur baby, her rescue dog, Dundee. There is also a considerable extended family, to include aunts, uncles, cousins and her two special nieces, Jacey and Brittany Johnson. She will be missed dearly by many friends, especially her two childhood lifelong friends, Margaret Hunter and Roger Kaiser.
Heidi was preceded in death by her companion, Aaron Cathcart, in June of 2024.
There will be a private family service and a celebration of life gathering at a later date. Cremation Rites have been accorded.
Memorials may be directed to Friends of Strays in Princeton, IL.
Online condolences may be made at www.grant-johnsonfh.com
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Jeannie Logemann
April 17, 2025
Dear family of Heidi,
Your Heidi was a bubbly, bright and warm person. Always cheerful and positive. She
was a kind soul. iCals lucky to know and work
With her in Estes Park and Loveland , Colorado.
Prayers and thoughts for your family.
Jeannie Logemann, Estes Park, Colorado
Deb & Nick Yeazel
April 11, 2025
God speed Heidi. Heaven is going to love you. We will miss you.
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