Judith Ann Johnson

Judith Ann Johnson, 80, of Elgin, Illinois, passed away on December 23, 2024, at her home. Judy was born on May 15, 1944, to Carl V. and Marjorie A. Johnson in Fort Myers, Florida, while her father served in the Army Air Forces, and she spent her childhood in Madison, Wisconsin. She attended West High School and the University of Wisconsin (BA, MA).

Judy started her teaching career as a special education teacher at Elgin High School in 1967 and remained there for 33 years. She retired early to take care of her parents.

She enjoyed traveling in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

Judy loved her dogs and owned many over her lifetime. All were special to her. She also enjoyed playing board games and bridge with her family and friends. Her tattered Aggravation board will be a family keepsake.

Judy was a kind and giving person. She helped her students find work placements in the community, remembered family and friends with cards on special occasions, and provided special care to her parents in their final years.

She is survived by her brother, Gary (Jane Curran); her nephew, Brendan Curran-Johnson; her niece, Annaka Vermeylen (Bryan); her grandniece, Celeste Vermeylen; her grandnephews, Bram and Milo Vermeylen (all in Winnipeg, Manitoba); and numerous cousins.

Her friends and family will long remember her enthusiasm and her infectious laugh.

There will be no funeral.

Those wishing to do so may make a contribution in Judy's name to the Anderson Humane Veterinary Clinic in Elgin.