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Obituaries - 2009

James R. Johnson

James R. Johnson, age 81 of Dallas City, Illinois died a 11:19 a.m. Thursday July 30, 2009 in the Great River Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa. He was born March 16, 1928 near Roseville, Illinois, the son of Walter and Hildur Dillon Johnson. On February 7, 1953 he married Dorothy Markey in Carthage, Illinois.

Mr. Johnson was a United States Army Veteran. He had farmed near Dallas City most of his life, and also was employed at J.I. Case Company in Burlington for twenty nine years. He and his family also maintained the Gittings Mound Cemetery for many years. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Dallas City, the Knights of Columbus, and the Holy Name Society.
He was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather and enjoyed woodworking, gardening and fishing.

Survivors include his wife, five sons - Jim (Liz) Johnson of Peoria, IL., Paul (Deb) Johnson of Anamosa, IA., David (Kathy) Johnson of Elberon, IA., Bob (Lori) Johnson of Bloomingon, IL., Andy ( Becky) Johnson of Virden, IL., three daughters - Annetta (David) Tevis of Granville, IL., Carol (Jim) Barnett of Florissant, MO., Patty (Jim) Cuffe of Eureka, IL., 31 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and two brothers - Herb Johnson and Larry (Janet) Johnson, both of LaHarpe, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons - Thomas and Joseph Johnson, two granddaughters - Jennifer Johnson and Samantha Barnett, and one sister - Ellen Johnson.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday August 4, 2009 in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dallas City with Rev. Tony Trosley officiating. Burial will be in Gittings Mound Cemetery near Dallas City. Friends may call after 3:00 p.m. Monday at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Dallas City where the family will be present from 5:30 until 8:00 p.m. Monday. A rosary will be recited at 8:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to Sts Peter and Paul School in Nauvoo, IL., or to the Gittings Mound Cemetery. Send a condolence here.

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Obituaries - 2009 James R. Johnson James R. Johnson, age 81 of Dallas City, Illinois died a 11:19 a.m. Thursday July 30, 2009 in the Great River Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa. He was born March 16, 1928 near Roseville, Illinois, the son of Walter and Hildur Dillon Johnson. On February 7, 1953 he married Dorothy Markey in Carthage, Illinois. Mr. Johnson was a United States Army Veteran. He had farmed near Dallas City most of his life, and also was employed at J.I. Case Company in Burlington for twenty nine years. He and his family also maintained the Gittings Mound Cemetery for many years. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Dallas City, the Knights of Columbus, and the Holy Name Society. He was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather and enjoyed woodworking, gardening and fishing. Survivors include his wife, five sons - Jim (Liz) Johnson of Peoria, IL., Paul (Deb) Johnson of Anamosa, IA., David (Kathy) Johnson of Elberon, IA., Bob (Lori) Johnson of Bloomingon, IL., Andy ( Becky) Johnson of Virden, IL., three daughters - Annetta (David) Tevis of Granville, IL., Carol (Jim) Barnett of Florissant, MO., Patty (Jim) Cuffe of Eureka, IL., 31 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and two brothers - Herb Johnson and Larry (Janet) Johnson, both of LaHarpe, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons - Thomas and Joseph Johnson, two granddaughters - Jennifer Johnson and Samantha Barnett, and one sister - Ellen Johnson. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday August 4, 2009 in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dallas City with Rev. Tony Trosley officiating. Burial will be in Gittings Mound Cemetery near Dallas City. Friends may call after 3:00 p.m. Monday at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Dallas City where the family will be present from 5:30 until 8:00 p.m. Monday. A rosary will be recited at 8:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to Sts Peter and Paul School in Nauvoo, IL., or to the Gittings Mound Cemetery. Send a condolence here.
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