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Richard Johnson Obituary
Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Elizabeth (Stevens) Johnson; two brothers, Edward and Charles Johnson; two sons, Michael in infancy and Ronald Johnson; a daughter, Cynthia Johnson.
Survived by three sons, Richard (Cynthia) Johnson of Franklin, WI, Donald (Becky) Johnson of Las Vegas, NV and Victor Johnson of Joliet; a daughter, Judith (William) Koerner of Shorewood; two grandsons; ten granddaughters; a great-granddaughter and two great-grandsons.
Funeral from the Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home, Thursday, November 6, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. to St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 5-8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated.
A special thank you to the staff at the Joliet Oncology Hematology Association, Provena Villa Franciscan Nursing Home, 7th floor, 3rd and 4th floor ICU at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center.
Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag
1500 Black Rd near Midland
815-744-4444
www.bgsfuneralhome.com
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for Richard Johnson
Brent & Jane Hanouw
November 6, 2008
Vic,
Brent and I are very sorry to hear about the lost of your Dad. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Larry & Joan Larkin
November 6, 2008
Dear Judy, Vic, Rich and Donnie,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your father.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sarah Tyrrell
November 5, 2008
Vic,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of loss. I am sorry I wish I could have been there. Please know that I am thinking of you.
~Sarah Tyrrell
Love, Trimmer, Dee & Kids
November 5, 2008
Victor,
We are sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prays are with you and your family. Special angels from above will help guide you through the hard times.
Sandy Boyd
November 4, 2008
Dear Judy, Rich, Don, Victor and Families, please know you are in my heart and prayers in this loss. I pray for your comfort and strength in the days ahead. Love, Sandy Boyd and Family
Nick & Betsy Sanchez
November 4, 2008
With our deepest sympathy, to you Rich and your family at this sad time. You and your family our in our thoughts in this time of sorrow.
Bud, Julie, Ryan, Sean & Joey Larkin
November 4, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kim Lomeli
November 4, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and hearts. We love you Rich and are here for you always,
Kim and David Lomeli
Colleen and Tom
November 4, 2008
Rich, Donnie, Vic, Judy and families,
Although we cannot be there, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Kevin Reardon
November 4, 2008
Judy,Don, Rich and Victor I am sorry to hear about your Dad's passing.. It is always difficult to lose a parent and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
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