Verna M. Johnson, 87, of Brimfield, passed away at 11:55 p.m., on Sunday, December 16, 2018, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria. She was born on February 14, 1931, to Leonard and Mildred (Thompson) Baysingar in Peoria. Verna married Glenn Johnson on May 30, 1952, in Brimfield. He preceded her in death on January 15, 2018.
Verna is survived by one son, Gary (Holly) Johnson of Brimfield; three grandchildren, Miles G. (Erin) Johnson II, Constance Johnson, and Bret (Faith) Johnson; and two great-grandchildren, Elizabeth and Kathryn;
She is preceded in death by her parents; one son, Miles G. Johnson; four brothers, Leonard, Harold, Russell, and Dorance; and one sister, Susan.
Verna was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Brimfield.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, December 20, 2018, at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood, with a one hour visitation prior to the service, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., at the funeral home. Burial will immediately follow the service at Lutheran Cemetery in Peoria.
Memorials may be made to B.Y.E. and Brimfield Fire Department.
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements.
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