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Howard B. Johnson age 71. Beloved husband of the late Carolyn nee: Shaughnessy. Loving father of Thomas (Colette) Johnson, Jennifer (Jay) Bilenko and Melissa Wiorkowski. Cherished grandfather of Jeremy, Cade, Jacob, Justin, Maggie, Jayson, Dane, Eve and Lillian. Dear brother of Gail (Charles) Henson and Mary (Ralph) Beckman. Fond uncle and Dear friend of many. Howard was a retired electrician with local 134, a member of the Danish Lodge and very active at Faith Lutheran Church. Visitation Wednesday 3:00pm to 9:00pm at the Schmaedeke Funeral Home 10701 S. Harlem Ave. Worth. Family and Friends will gather Thursday December 8, 2016 at Faith Lutheran Church 9701 S. Melvina Oak Lawn Il. 60453 where Howard will be Lying In State from 9:00am to time of Service 10:00am. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery, Blue Island. In lieu of flowers donations to Faith Lutheran Church appreciated. Service information 708-448-6000 or www.schmaedekefuneralhome.com
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