Sylvia L. Johanson Obituary (1956 - 2018)

Sylvia L. Johanson, 61 of Bloomington passed away Wednesday May 16, 2018 at Carle Hospital in Urbana. There will be a private service held at a later date. Sylvia was born August 26, 1956 in Cleveland, Ohio to Kenneth and Lurella Holliman Barton. They survive. She is also survived by her husband of 39 years Rick Johanson. They were married June 23, 1979 in Normal. Also surviving are her children, Elizabeth Johanson of Chicago, Andrew (Britiney) Johanson of Hoschton, Georgia, Rebecca (Greg) Reich of Asheville, NC, Jacob (Beulah) Johanson of Shirley, Benjamin (Kelly) Johanson of Wadsworth and seven grandchildren. Sylvia was a woman of deep faith in God and lived it out, and she loved her church family. She was a devoted wife, mother and "Grammy" and lived her life for her family. She was deeply loved by all who knew her. Sylvia was a very committed 5th grade teacher, and worked a total of 19 years in the Olympia school district. Memorial contributions may be made to National Ovarian Cancer Coalition.