Annette Johnson
Annette E. Johnson, 85, Mendon, died Friday, March 9, 2012, at Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford. She was born January 28, 1927, in Gary Indiana, to Edward and Elsie (Lund) Peterson. On December 24, 1946, she married Charles Wendell Johnson, who preceded her in death on November 14, 2002.
Surviving are three sons: Jerry (Barb) Johnson, Lima, Charles Richard Johnson, Mendon, and Thomas Edward (Joyce) Johnson, Celina; two daughters: Diana Jane (Dana) Griggs, Chesterfield, Missouri, and Patricia Ann (Jon) Shindollar, Troy, Ohio; one brother: Leonard Peterson, Dana Point, California; nine grandchildren: James Michael, Cristin Ann, Jeremy, Christopher, and Phillip Johnson, Darrick, and Diandra Griggs, Lauren, and Garrett, Shindollar; and four great-grandchildren: Mallory Nicole Johnson, Scott Alan Orick, Riley Lynn Griggs, and Quinn Gregory Maguire.
She was a high school graduate of Hobart, Indiana. She was a member of the Mendon First Church of God, and was a Sunday School Teacher. She was a homemaker and an Assistant Librarian of the Mendon Library.
Funeral services will be Thursday March 15, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, Rockford, with Rev. Dean Bruce officiating. Burial will be held in Riverside Cemetery, Rockford. Viewing will be held Wednesday March 14 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., and one hour prior to the service on Thursday at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to Mendon First Church of God.
I just wanted to tell you how sorry I am for the loss of your Mom. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jerry and Family – please accept our sincere sympathy at the home-going of your mother. We are praying for God’s comfort and peace for all of you. May you grieve well.
Jerry-
So sad to hear of your mother’s passing.
She and your Aunt Betty were such delights on the AAAA trips. Thank you for sharing Annette with us.
I know you will miss her very much.
I still miss my Mom and she has been gone for 15years. But in another sense – she has never left and will continue to be as long as I and my girls live because she
is a part of who we are. I am certain that the same is true
for your mother. Treasure your memories and hold them
close to your heart.
May peace be yours- Susan
Tom and Family,
I remember as a child coming to your house and how your mom was all about being there for her family. She had real class. I am thankful for people like that who have graced us with their presence. Tom, you have our deepest sympathy.
Janie and Jerry I am so sorry to here of your mother’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
My deepest sympathy on your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
To: Jerry Johnson and all the rest of the family of Annette Johnson.
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. I had missed it in the newspaper and until John Huffman told me about it yesterday I did not know.
My sincere condolences and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Your mother is now in a glorious and joyous place and I can’t wait to get there myself.
Yours in Christ,
Carole Woods
Great Memories, you will be missed