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- ?b?Obituary for Ken Johnson:?/b?
Kenneth E. Johnson
Born: Jan. 8, 1932
Died: Dec. 10, 2015
Kenneth E. Johnson, 83, passed away after a brief illness at Loyola Hospital on Thursday, December 10th. Born on January 8, 1932, graduate of St. Charles High School in 1949, and served in the ?u?U.S. Marine Corps?/u? as a sergeant from 1951 to 1954.
Ken made a career in banking, was past President and Board of Director of Geneva Savings and Loan. Ken helped organize the St. Charles Jaycees, was past President of the Geneva Lions Club, past Commander of the Wasco American Legion, member of the St. Charles Moose, and St. Mark's Lutheran Church in St. Charles. Ken also was an auctioneer, working with his father and later with his son, Gregory. A long time resident of St. Charles, he and his wife, Blanche, retired to Lake of the Ozarks, MO in 1994.
Ken was predeceased by his wife of 40 years, Blanche Scott Carlson; his parents, Arthur and Dora (Nagel) Johnson; his brother and sister-in-law, Wesley and Elaine Johnson; and his former wife, Joyce Krebs.
He is survived by his children, Gregory (Melynda) Johnson of Lexington, KY, Lynette Cesar of Elburn, and David (Kristine) Johnson of Campton Township; 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He is also survived by 4 step children, Beth (Art) Bettuzzi of Naperville, Tina (Thom) Boyd of Wilmette, Scott (Irina) Carlson of Chicago, and James Carlson of Chicago; and 8 step grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 17, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., with a Memorial Service to follow at 7pm at Yurs Funeral Home, 405 E Main Street, St. Charles, IL.
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1932 - 2015 (83 years)
