Marion Johnson

MARION M. JOHNSON, 87 LOVING MOM, GRANDMA AND GREAT-GRANDMA ROCKFORD - Marion M. Johnson, 87, of Rockford, passed away peacefully at 9:58 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012, in Independence Village of Rockford. Born April 7, 1925, in Rockford, daughter of Axel and Hulda (Forson) Monson. She married the love of her life, Burdette E. Johnson on Sept. 28, 1946, in Rockford; he passed away Dec. 5, 2009. Marion was a 1943 graduate of East High School and loved being a member of Club 43. After high school, she worked as a bookkeeper for many years. She belonged to Salem Lutheran Church all her life, enjoyed cross stitching, crossword puzzles, playing cards with her card club and pitch club, playing her organ at home, and camping with her husband, but her family was the most important part of her life. She is survived by daughters, Cindy (Joe) Garcea of Rockford and Chery (Jim) Scheidt of Cherry Valley; grandchildren, Joey (Tiffany), Jeff (Bonny) Garcea, Jill and Jenna Scheidt; great-grandsons, Aidan and Noah Garcea; and niece, Linda. Also predeceased by parents; two brothers, Howard and Warren; and infant son, Bradley. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, at Olson Funeral & Cremation Services Ltd., Fred C. Olson Chapel, 1001 Second Ave., with the Rev. William Dahlberg officiating. Burial in Scandinavian Cemetery. Visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15, at the funeral home. Memorials to be established in Marion's name. To share memories or condolences, please visit olsonfh.com.