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Johnson, Bruce H. "Booie" 70, of Libertyville, died Monday, May 12, 2008, at his home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born November 14, 1937, in Chicago and was a longtime Libertyville resident. He had graduated St. Brides grade school and Leo High School both of Chicago and had attended both Spring Hill College of AL and DePaul University of Chicago. He was a full member of the Chicago Board of Trade from 1964-present, a full member of the Chicago Board Options Exchange from 1974-present, member of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange IMM from 1972 - 1987, member of the Dublin Exchange 1994 - present, was the Director of the Chicago Board of Trade 1987 - 1989 and a member of the Nominating Committee for the Chicago Board of Trade from 1990 -1992. Bruce had served in the United States Marine Corps and was an active member of St. Joseph parish Libertyville. He adored his wife Marcia, loved the game of golf, his friends at Bob O'Link, his friends at the Chicago Board of Trade, his late parents, Helen and Stanley, his Country and most of all his cherished family. Semper Fi. "We'll never forget you Pop". Survivors include his beloved wife, Marcia (nee Waldron), his loving children, Monica, Deborah, Christopher (Ann Marie), Bruce and Matthew (Sheri) Johnson, he was the proud grandfather of Conor, Kate, Brett, Mia, Marleigh, Brian and Luke Johnson, Dakota, Bianca and Noah Gallery, Conley, Griffin and Kendall Pollard, the dearest uncle of Cara (Barry) Pollard, Stephanie Kidman and Elizabeth Carson and the beloved brother of Gayle (Dave) Jennings. Funeral Mass 11 a.m., Friday, May 16, at St. Joseph Church, 121 East Maple Ave. Libertyville. Interment Ascension Cemetery. Visitation Friday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at McMurrough Funeral Chapel, 101 Park Place, Libertyville. (Rt. 176, 1 blk. East of Milwaukee Ave.). In lieu of flowers, memorials to either St. Joseph Grade School Endowment Fund, 121 East Maple Libertyville, IL, 60048 or to Leo High School, 21st Century Society, P.O. Box 437167, Chicago, IL, 60643-7167 in Bruce's honor would be greatly appreciated. Funeral info: 847-362-2626 
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Lou and Stacy Kafkes
May 29, 2008
Chris,
I wanted to express our heartfelt sympathy for the recent passing of your father.
From what I read, his life was blessed with a loving family, wonderful friends and respectful work colleagues. Still, his life of 70 years was too short.
In the Orthodox Church, we have memorials services for those who have died in Christ, forty days after and then again on the anniversary date each year. Prayers are offered and hymns are sung, one which contains the refrain, "may his memory be eternal" concerning the departed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Ann, your children, and the entire Johnson family during this difficult time.
May his memory be eternal!
Sincerely,
Rose Martin
May 16, 2008
Dear Johnson Family,
I was extremely sorry to hear about your loss. Bruce always treated me with the utmost kindness and respect in the corn pit. He will be sadly missed by all.
My heartfelt sympathy, Rose
Dan Donovan
May 16, 2008
I was very saddened to read of Bruce's passing. He was a great guy. My condolences to the Johnson family, especially Chris, Booie and Matt.
David & Gayle Jennings
May 16, 2008
My father and mother had 6 children and when their days here were compleated we lived in 6 diffrent states. From washington to Illinois to texas and diffrent states in between so we mostly grieved alone.
You are so blessed you don't have to. You will be able to cry, laugh and sing together. Gayle and I will sing yankie doodle dandy often to honor Bruce and remember the Johnson's. David & Gayle
jamie shea-duncanson
May 15, 2008
To The Johnson Family,
I have had the pleasure of kowing Bruce since my early days running orders on the floor to just my visiting days, He and my father Pat Shea were great friends. He will be sorely missed. My prayers are with your entire family at this time. God Bless.
Frank & Leah Klepitsch
May 15, 2008
Dear Johnson family,
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Please accept our heart-felt condolences.
Steve Mocogni
May 15, 2008
Dear Johnson family,
My deepest sympathy to all of you for the loss of your husband and father. I had the honor of knowing him for nearly thirty years. He truly was a wonderful man and a pleasure to be around. I never, ever saw him get angry. A true gem. I will miss him, along with everyone else at Bob O'Link. He and all of you are in my prayers.
Diane Boston-Elfering
May 15, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss, he was a person who I respected very highly because he always listened and didn't judge. He always had a way of remaining calm and keeping everyone calm around him.. And he was FUN! He was a a big part of my high school years and I am sorry that I have fallen out of touch and I am sad for your loss..my thoughts and prayers are with you all...
Kathy Touloukian
May 15, 2008
Monica and family,
My heart goes out to you and your family and just know that I love you and so sad for you. It sounds like your dad was a wonderful man, husband, and father. Just remember all the good thoughts of him to help you through the tough times.
Love, Kathy Touloukian
Tricia Perl
May 15, 2008
Johnson Family,
Our hearts go out to you. Bruce was such a kind and wonderful light in this world.We are praying for all of you.
Tricia and Steve Perl and the Shea Family
Robert Martin
May 15, 2008
We knew Bruce from the Board of Trade and New Buffalo. It was always a pleasure to see him at work or play. He was a wonderful family man and a true gentleman. Celebrated many Marine Corp birthdays with him.
His family will be in our prayers.
Rita & Bob Martin
Michael McMurray
May 14, 2008
Bruce and his family are in our thoughts and in our prayers.He will be deeply missed. Mike and Jenny
Mary Guth
May 14, 2008
Matt, Chris, Booie,
Your Dad was one of the last"Great Guy's" at the Board of Trade. I will miss him.
Bob Nemzin
May 14, 2008
Monica and Family,
I want to extend my heartfelt condolences for the loss of your dad.
Mary Rossi
May 14, 2008
To all the Johnsons- What a plus it has been having Monica as a dear friend all these years. It starts within a family and we know how she loves her family! You are in our thoughts and prayers. Let God carry you all through this difficult time. Dave and Mary Rossi and family
Donna & Shelly Flake
May 14, 2008
Dear Johnson Family,
We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to all of you. Bruce was a wonderful and fun loving guy. We will miss him very much.
Love Donna & Shelly Flake
jeanne mika
May 14, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Elizabeth Carson
May 14, 2008
We'll miss you Uncle Bruce!!
Jorge Parra
May 14, 2008
booie.!!! We love you soooo much I'm gona miss you very much .!!!
Ron Kucha
May 14, 2008
love you booie..!!
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