Charlene Johnson

Charlene Kaye Johnson Oct. 20, 1950 - March 14, 2014 NILES - Charlene Kaye Johnson, age 63 years, of Niles, Michigan, died at 4:05 a.m. on Friday, March 14, 2014, at Hospice House in Roseland, Indiana, following an extended illness. She was born on October 20, 1950 in Niles to Charles and Irene (Spooner) Clifton. She graduated from Buchanan High School, and has lived in this area all of her life. She was employed for many years in the offices of Clark Equipment. She also helped at the family business, Babalony's Pizza. On February 2, 1980 in Niles she married John J. Johnson who preceded her in death on January 4, 2003. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Roger Clifton. Surviving family includes her son, Ryan K. (& Lindsey) Johnson, M.D. of Northville, Michigan; a stepson, John J. (& Sherrie) Johnson, Jr. of Niles; Charlene's brother, Charles "Butch" Clifton, Jr. of Niles; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service for Charlene Kaye Johnson will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at the Halbritter Funeral Home in Niles with the Rev. Jeffrey L. Whittaker of Michiana Christian Embassy officiating. Committal will follow at Mission Hills. The family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions in memory of Mrs. Johnson may be made to Hospice House c/o the Center for Hospice Care. www.halbritterfunerals.com