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2016
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Dean Johnson Obituary
Dean H. Johnson of Loves Park passed away Sunday, July 17, 2016. Born May 16, 1936, in Rockford, son of Eddie Axel and Wyone D. (Armstrong) Johnson. Veteran of the U.S. Navy. Married Ferne Luepkes in Kirkland, August 29, 1959. Retired from Sundstrand Manufacturing in 1995 after 40 years. Member of Riverside Community Church, UAW Local 592 and former president of the UAW Retirees. He was involved in music playing drums for dance bands in the 50's and playing Dobro for Bluegrass festivals. He also played Dobro and sang for BlackHawk Country and Bluegrass Gospel Bands. Proudly served on the jury of the John Wayne Gacy trial. Survivors include his wife, Ferne; twin sons, Bradly D. (Barbara) Johnson and Brian E. (Gail) Johnson; daughter, Dana W. Bates; 8 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and sister, Kay (Jim) Keith.
Memorial service at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 21, 2016, in Delehanty Funeral Home, Ltd., 401 River Lane, Loves Park. Visitation from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established.
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Karen (Eckberg) Ammari
July 25, 2016
Ferne, Dana, Brad and Brian-
Your family will always have a special place in my heart. Your dad was a big part of my growing up years as I spent so many days and weekends playing at your house. May Christ bring you peace as your family takes comfort from one another during the days ahead and also celebrates together the life Dean lived.
Fondly-
Mark Wallschlaeger
July 24, 2016
What a good heart. Dean and Fern would travel all the way to Florida to visit their Aunt Margaret (Johnson) Wallschlaeger year after year till she passed at 103 years old. So very special.
I am sorry to lose such wonderful cousin. He will be fondly remembered by all.
Cousin Mark Wallschlaeger
Susan Faherty (Haynie)
July 19, 2016
Ferne, Brad, Brian & Dana,
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort through each other, as my brother and sister and I have over the past month with the sudden illness and passing of our Mom.
Love and prayers from your old neighbor
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Jul
20
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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Delehanty Funeral Home - Loves Park401 River Lane, Loves Park, IL 61111-5040
Jul
21
Memorial service
11:00 a.m.
Delehanty Funeral Home - Loves Park401 River Lane, Loves Park, IL 61111-5040
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