Caryl Johnson Obituary
Beloved wife of the late Donald W. Johnson; loving mother of Charles (Patricia) Johnson, Bradley (Laura) Johnson, Lisa (James) Bruhn, Erin Biers, Sharon (Ronnie) Johnson, Brian (Jennifer) Johnson, and Donald (Mary) Johnson; proud grandmother of 21, great-grandmother of many; sister of Michael Gillespie; aunt and friend to many.
Caryl found joy in her garden and in watching college football, especially Notre Dame. But the moments she held dearest were those spent with her family. She loved music, especially going to her grandchildren's concerts. She also enjoyed Starbucks coffee and trips to the casino with friends and family. She cherished her monthly mornings with her beloved breakfast club. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Funeral Mass Wednesday January 14, 2025, 10 AM St Jude Church, 241 W 2nd Ave, New Lenox, IL 60451. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to Hickey Memorial Chapel (815) 485-8697 www.hickeyfuneral.com
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