Walter Johnson Obituary (1962

Walter Johnson, 57, of Rockford, IL passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at the Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL. Cremation rites have been accorded and graveside services will be held at a later date in Round Grove Cemetery in rural Campus, IL. Walter was born on February 12, 1962 in Pontiac, IL, the son of Truman and Anna (Davault) Johnson. He is survived by daughter, Sarah Johnson of Indiana; siblings, Tom (Deb) Johnson of Gardner, IL, Connie Oelschlager of Dwight, IL, Joyce Johnson of Dwight, IL, Donna (Joe) Lopez of Bourbonnais, IL, Susan Shepherd of Dwight, IL; good friend, Tim Kehoe of Oswego, IL; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. Walter worked for COMED in Braidwood, IL for a number of years as a security guard. He also worked for Aldi, R.R. Donnelley in Dwight and Exact Packaging in Pontiac, IL. He grew up in Reddick, IL where he graduated from Reddick High School. He continued his education at JJC. Walter will be remembered as "a big man with a big heart" and could always be found talking to people and joking around. He will be missed by his friends and family. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother in law Fred Oelschlager.