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Craig Johnson Obituary
Born: December 19, 1951
Died: November 2, 2022
Craig O. Johnson, age 70 of Yorkville, IL passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 surrounded by his loving family, at Accent Care Hospice in Naperville, IL. He was born on December 19, 1951 in Spring Valley, IL the son of James R. and Hazel (Holman) Johnson.
Craig was united in marriage on December 12, 1970 to Ina Harkins and they spent the next 51 years happily together. Mr. Johnson was employed for 30 years by Caterpillar, Inc in Aurora, IL until his retirement. Following retirement Craig was employed for several years by the Kendall County Forest Preserve. Mr. Johnson was a member of Cross Lutheran Church in Yorkville, IL. Craig was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle who will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Craig is survived by his wife, Ina Johnson of Yorkville, IL; his daughter, Amy (Scott) Gengler of Yorkville, IL; his son-in-law, Jon Berg of Homer Glenn, IL; his grandchildren, Chloe and Quinn Campbell, Sawyer Gengler, Ellie, William and Natalie Berg; his sisters, Penny Peterson, Sue McGhee and Dawn Johnnic; as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father and step-mother, James and Patricia Johnson; his mother, Hazel Wilfong; his daughter, Rebecca Berg; and his nephew, Hunter Johnnic.
A Memorial Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Cross Lutheran Church, 8609 IL Route 47, Yorkville, IL. Interment will be private.
Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory, www.NelsonFuneralHomes.com or (630) 553-7611.
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Lorrie E Peirce Riemer
November 10, 2022
Ina!!!!! and family!!!
I am so sorry for your loss! Craig was a dear friend in high school, just as you were to me during those years.
I hold you all up in my prayers at this time.
You and Craig were indeed a special couple! May you continue to feel his love for you daily!
Lorrie E Peirce Riemer
Cari Beckman
November 7, 2022
Amy - it's always hard to say goodbye to a parent, no matter the circumstances. Take good care of yourself and your family in the days ahead my friend! You are on my heart and in my prayers...
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