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KENNETH W. 'KEN' JOHNSON, 75 ARLINGTON, Texas - Kenneth W. "Ken" Johnson passed away Dec. 5, 2011, at a local hospital. He was born in Rockford, Ill., on June 25, 1936. Ken attended Rockford East High School and served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a master electrician and worked in the family business before moving to Texas in 1983. He was an avid sports fan, took great pride in maintaining his yard and was very proud of his Swedish heritage. Ken was a longtime member of Shepherd of Life Lutheran Church. He is survived by, his wife Judy; daughter, Vicky Zalzalah and husband Jim, Debra Orals and husband Luke; stepson, Jason Picard and wife Kimberly; eight grandchildren; and sister, Mavis Parson and husband Gene. Memorial service will be held at 3 p.m, Thursday, Dec. 8 at Shepherd of Life Lutheran Church, 715 E. Lamar Blvd., Arlington TX 76012. Memorials may be made to Shepherd of Life Lutheran Church Pipe Organ Fund, 715. E, Lamar Blvd., Arlington, TX 76011.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Dec. 7 to Dec. 8, 2011.

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Marilyn Rathfelder

December 8, 2011

Vicky and Deb -
Roger and I are thinking of you today.
I have many good memories of fun times with
your dad.

Michael Brogren

December 8, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with with the Family. Many good memories.

Jeanette Naumann

December 8, 2011

Judy,
I just opened todays paper and saw Ken's obituary. I am so sorry for your loss and because of a doctor appointment I will not be able to attend the funeral. I pray God's comfort and peace upon you and the family. I'll be in touch soon. Jeanette

Rori Regan-Buckner

December 7, 2011

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Rori Regan-Buckner

December 7, 2011

You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Diane Cook

December 7, 2011

Judy, my prayers are with you and your family.

C Stafford

December 7, 2011

Judy:
Judy and Jim called this morning and told me about Ken. May God bless you in your time of sorrow.
Judy's friend,
Carolyn

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