1939
Karen
2004
Karen Benson Johnson
October 6, 1939 — December 17, 2004
GENESEO - Karen B. Johnson, wife of Willard and mother of Steven, Scott and Douglas died at home in Geneseo on December 17, 2004 following a five year battle with Parkinson's Disease. She was 65.
Karen was born on October 6, 1939 to Fred A. and Mildred Lydic Benson. She graduated from Orion High School and attended MacMurray College for Women. Willard Johnson captured her heart and married her on December 5, 1959. The Johnsons, who recently celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary lived and farmed in Orion until 1988 when they moved to Geneseo.
Many will remember "Kay" for the loving way she cared for her family and her many hobbies which included gardening and canning, antique refinishing, home decorating, needlepoint and crafts. She was a devoted Christian and member of Osco Community Church.
Survivors include her husband, Willard; three sons - Steven (Darren Cathcart, companion) of Minneapolis, MN, Scott of Beirut, Lebanon, and Douglas (Jennifer, spouse) of Marble, CO; a sister, Dorothy Stevenson of Alexis; two grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, and seven nieces and nephews.
Friends and family are invited to the visitation and funeral service, both being held at Osco Community Church in Osco. Visitation will be Monday, December 20 from 4-8 pm. The funeral service, officiated by Rev. David Knudsen and Dr. Stanley Conrad, will be Tuesday, December 21 at 11 am. Burial will be in Glennwood Cemetery in Colona Township, followed by a luncheon back at the church.
Memorials may be made to the Osco Community Church or the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.
Karen was born on October 6, 1939 to Fred A. and Mildred Lydic Benson. She graduated from Orion High School and attended MacMurray College for Women. Willard Johnson captured her heart and married her on December 5, 1959. The Johnsons, who recently celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary lived and farmed in Orion until 1988 when they moved to Geneseo.
Many will remember "Kay" for the loving way she cared for her family and her many hobbies which included gardening and canning, antique refinishing, home decorating, needlepoint and crafts. She was a devoted Christian and member of Osco Community Church.
Survivors include her husband, Willard; three sons - Steven (Darren Cathcart, companion) of Minneapolis, MN, Scott of Beirut, Lebanon, and Douglas (Jennifer, spouse) of Marble, CO; a sister, Dorothy Stevenson of Alexis; two grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, and seven nieces and nephews.
Friends and family are invited to the visitation and funeral service, both being held at Osco Community Church in Osco. Visitation will be Monday, December 20 from 4-8 pm. The funeral service, officiated by Rev. David Knudsen and Dr. Stanley Conrad, will be Tuesday, December 21 at 11 am. Burial will be in Glennwood Cemetery in Colona Township, followed by a luncheon back at the church.
Memorials may be made to the Osco Community Church or the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.
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