Louis Leroy Johnson, 88, of Thawville passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at his residence. He was born on June 30, 1936 in Martinton, a son of Gilbert E. and Loretta (Bear) Johnson. Louis married Alberta June Whaley on April 14, 1956 in Martinton and she preceded him in death on February 7, 2021.
He is survived by five children, Roland (Cindy) Johnson of Thawville, Peggy (Les) Seefeldt of Watseka, Kevin (Lori) Johnson of Danforth, Allen Johnson (Fiancée, Cary Hagen) of Crescent City, and Laurie Mattheessen of Bartonville; twelve grandchildren, Angela (Marc) VonDrehle of Thawville, Abbie (Chad) Thompson of Gilman, Michael (Kate) Johnson of Washington, Casie (Jim) Hanson of Watseka, Darren (Marilyn) Seefeldt of St. Louis, Missouri, Calley (Michael) Kaeb of Cissna Park, Ashley Johnson of Watseka, Adam (Lauren) Johnson of Pontiac, Missouri, Amber Rippy (Fiancée, Andy Parker) of Bloomington, Brock (Heather) Johnson of Crescent City, Ethan Johnson of Loda, and Hayden Mattheessen of Bartonville; 19 great-grandchildren; one brother, Edward Johnson of Watseka; two sisters, Rose Mae Stone of Pensacola, Florida and Delores Redman of Watseka; and two step-grandchildren, Bryan Mattheessen of Dover, Delaware and Brandon Mattheessen of Marquette Heights; and several nieces and nephews.
Louis was preceded in death by both of his parents; two brothers-in-law, Frank Redman and Burgess Stone; one sister-in-law, Norma Johnson; one son-in-law, Dave Mattheesen; and one grandson-in-law, Brent McTaggart.
Louis was a member of the Onarga Christian Church. He loved gardening, mowing, camping, and riding his golf cart. Louis enjoyed time spent wintering in Florida and Texas. He also took pride in working in the garage building special gifts for loved ones.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. memorial service at the Onarga Christian Church in Onarga with Rev. Austin Madewell officiating.
Memorials may be made to Onarga Christian Church, ARC of Iroquois County, or the Down Syndrome Foundation (425 Missouri Ave, Morton, IL 61550).
Arrangements are by the Knapp-Redenius Funeral Home in Gilman.
Please share a memory of Louis at www.knappfuneralhomes.com.
