Marilyn Johnson

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Marilyn Gayle Johnson
Date Of Birth:March 15, 1939
Date Of Death:March 2, 2013
Service Date:Her funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday March 6, 2013 at First Christian Church in Bloomington, with Reverend James Warren officiating.

Visitation will be Tuesday March 5, 2013 from 4-7 p.m. at Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home and for one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the church.

Marilyn Gayle Johnson, 73, of Normal, Illinois, formerly of Oak Park, Illinois, passed away at 11:58 p.m. on Saturday (March 2, 2013) at Advocate Bromenn Medical Center in Normal, Illinois. Her funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at First Christian Church in Bloomington, with Reverend James Warren officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. at Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home and for one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the church. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery followed by a luncheon at First Christian Church. Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Marilyn was born March 15, 1939 in Oak Park, Illinois the daughter of Edward and Gladys (Olsen) Ward. She married Aubrey Johnson on June 20, 1959 at Austin Boulevard Christian Church in Oak Park, IL, he survives.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son: Wayne (Cindy) Johnson, of Huntsville, Alabama; one daughter: Carole (Daniel) Dohse, of Des Plaines, IL; one brother: Edward (Sharon) Ward of Cordova, Tennessee; seven grandchildren: Alyssa Dohse, Austin Dohse and David Dohse of Des Plaines, IL; Emily Johnson, Elisabeth Johnson, Ethan Johnson and Ean Johnson of Huntsville, Alabama; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her stepfather Harold Klumpp.

Marilyn graduated from Oak Park River Forest High School, she worked at Growmark for 7 years and Bergners for 13 years, in addition to her primary role as an amazing homemaker. Her family would like to thank the exceptional caring staff of the ICU and PCU at Advocate Bromenn Medical Center, and the wonderful support of First Christian Church. Marilyn was loving and caring to her family and friends, she made all of them feel very special.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, Bloomington. Online condolences may be sent to the family at kiblerbradyruestman.com.


  • From: Rodney Jones
    Location:Chicago, IL

    Carole, I'm very sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.


  • From: Doug & Becky Conner
    Location:Cordova, TN

    Ed & Sharon - May the memories of Marilyn and the love of family surround you and give you strength in the days ahead. All of you remain in our prayers.


  • From: Belinda Quaiyoom
    Location:Glenview, IL

    Carole and Family, Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I'm sure your Mom and Dad appreciate all your love, support and time with them during this difficult time.


  • From: Mark & Michele Iammarino
    Location:Arlington Heights, IL

    Dear Carole, Dan, Alyssa, Austin & David... and the whole Johnson Family, We are so sorry that your amazing mom and grandma has had to leave you all too soon. We feel your loss deeply, and are praying for strength for you all during this difficult time. May Marilyn look down on you daily and may you feel her presence in a truly deeper more spiritual way as she continues to be your special angel now and forever. Love and prayers always, Mark, Michele, Melanie, Emily, Joe and Mike (Chino too)


  • From: Cheryl Mees
    Location:Georgetown, TX

    Aubrey-- Steve forwarded me the sad news of Marilyn's passing. When I saw her at Mom's 80th birthday weekend, I remember her as a friendly, soft-spoken lady with a lovely smile who was easy to talk with. You must miss her terribly. You're in my prayers. Your cousin, Cheryl


  • From: Clarette  Bradley
    Location:San Marcos, CA

    Aubrey, we were so sorry to learn of Marilyn's passing. She was a good friend and a wonderful person, and we will be keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Clarette Bradley and family.