Calvin Arndt Johnson

Calvin Arndt Johnson obituary, Beardstown, IL

Calvin Arndt Johnson

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Oct

11

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11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Beardstown City Cemetery

IL RT 125 and Arenzville Road, Beardstown, IL 62618

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Oct

11

Graveside service

12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Beardstown City Cemetery

IL RT 125 and Arenzville Road, Beardstown, IL

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Calvin Johnson Obituary

Visit the Colwell Memorial Home and Crematory website to view the full obituary.

Calvin A. Johnson, 94, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 9, 2025.

Graveside services will be held at Noon, Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Beardstown City Cemetery. The family will meet with friends 30 minutes prior to the services at the cemetery. A celebration of life will be held at a later date at Bethel Community Church of the Nazarene. Colwell Memorial Home in Beardstown is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be left online at www.colwellmemorialhome.com or on Facebook at Colwell Memorial Home.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Colwell Memorial Home and Crematory

515 State Street, Beardstown, IL 62618

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Upcoming Events

Oct

11

Visitation

11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Beardstown City Cemetery

IL RT 125 and Arenzville Road, Beardstown, IL 62618

Send Flowers

Oct

11

Graveside service

12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Beardstown City Cemetery

IL RT 125 and Arenzville Road, Beardstown, IL

Send Flowers