Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Raleigh "Grumpy" J. Johnson Jr.
Raleigh "Grumpy" J. Johnson Jr.
Obituary
Guest Book
Raleigh "Grumpy" Johnson Jr. Obituary
RALEIGH “GRUMPY” J. JOHNSON, JR.
Age 93, of Frankfort, passed away Sunday, February 25th, 2024 at his home.
Raleigh is survived by his loving family, children, Joe (Debbie) Johnson, Raleigh “Buddy” (Adela) Johnson, Edward Johnson, siblings, Helen (Bernie) Geers, Bernie (Alice) Johnson, grandchildren, Joseph (Jennifer) Johnson, Nicholas (Deana) Johnson, Scott (Michele) Johnson, great grandchildren, Emily, Joseph, Zachary, Lola, Madison, Nicholas, Hunter, Liam and great great granddaughter Bonnie.
Raleigh was preceded in death by his parents, Raleigh & Helen Johnson Sr. (Keeler), wife, Margaret Johnson (Halstead) and 10 siblings.
Raleigh was a United States Marine Corps Veteran and member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Frankfort.
Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort, IL 60423 on Friday, March 1st, 2024 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Funeral Mass, Saturday, March 2nd, 2024 at 10:30 AM at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 7659 W. Sauk Trail, Frankfort, IL 60423. Interment will be private. PLEASE OMIT FLOWERS, donations to the St. Vincent DePaul Society would be greatly appreciated.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
People and places connected with Raleigh "Grumpy"
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Raleigh "Grumpy" Johnson Jr.
Tell your own story about Raleigh "Grumpy"
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.
How you can show support
Make a Donation
in Raleigh "Grumpy" Johnson Jr.'s name
How to support Raleigh "Grumpy"'s loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Raleigh "Grumpy" Johnson Jr.'s life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more