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James Johnson Obituary

Johnson, James James (Jim) Johnson, age 58, Chicago IL, at rest April 17, 2011 following a long battle with cancer. Beloved son and caregiver of Alice Joan (nee Budnik) and the late Arnold Johnson. Brother of the late Robert (Carol) Johnson of Chicago, late Richard (Jeanette) Johnson of Norridge, late Peggy (John) Lopez of Chicago, late Wally Johnson, late Patsy Johnson, late Joseph Johnson, Catherine (Gary) Gembala of Ringwood, Roger (Donna) Johnson of Chicago, Tim (Karen) Johnson of Elk Grove Village and Barbara (Mark) Tito of Huntley. Fond Uncle to many nieces and nephews. His sense of humor and helpfulness will be missed by all. Service Private.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Apr. 19 to Apr. 20, 2011.

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Tim Johnson

April 14, 2025

Time keeps flying will never forget the times we had I could write a book about the times we had I think about when we worked on your house on Elston a lot of people stopped by you pulled off some hilarious stuff on them there's times I laugh so hard when I share the stories never will I forget miss and love you Jim

TIMOTHY JOHNSON

April 13, 2024

Been a long time it sure goes by fast I will never ever forget you I miss you Jim your brother Tim

Tim Johnson

April 13, 2022

Remember your Brass owls

Tim Johnson

April 13, 2022

Jim I stopped by Sunday to say Hi love you I'll never stop loving you your brother and friend Tim (WE HAD SPENT A LOT OF TIME TOGETHER THAT MOST PEOPLE NEVER NEW WORKING WITH YOU AT HINES LUMBER YOUR HOUSE ON ELSTON I HAD A BLAST HANGING WITH YOU NO MATTER WHAT WE DID

Tim

April 13, 2021

JIM MISS AND LOVE YOU ALWAYS WILL TIM

April 13, 2012

Thinking of you Jim, it has been almost a year now. You still remain in our hearts and always will. Miss you my brother. Love, Cathy

Tim Johnson

October 30, 2011

Jim I miss you so much you did a lot for me and I thank you thanks for teaching me how to fish hunt and a few other things Jim thanks for being so good to my family Jim you were not only my brother but a FREIND LOVE TIM KAREN BRIAN AND MATTHEW P.S. I'll get my boss good times HA HA

Karen Heck

April 23, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family as you grieve the loss of another member of your beautiful family. May Jim rest in peace. Karen and Paul Heck

Mike Malartsik

April 22, 2011

We just had a class of 67 St Eds reunion and did not have info on him. I recall how Jin helped me back in the 70s when he had an early job at a lumber yard. He had a great sense if humor and drove Those wacky nuns at St Eds nuts. Sorry to hear about this!

Cathy Gembala

April 21, 2011

Jim,my dear brother. My heart aches, I will miss you so very much. Memories of our childhood, the big heart you had and your sense of humor will never be forgotten. But, most of all for the courage you had to continue to try to live each day of pain, like an ordinary day. As if all was ok. I heard you even got the garden ready for planting. Love you so much, Cathy

April 20, 2011

It will always be a Jimmy Johnson Fourth of July in my memory. Good times in Kolmar Park will live forever with me. Your pal and drinking buddy, Mike Restivo.

Jim Hassett

April 20, 2011

Thanks for being my friend. Along with Wally and the rest of of our crew it made a very interesting and enjoyable time to grow up. Grease was always the word. RIP!!

April 20, 2011

Jimmy was a childhood friend of my brother Jim and I am saddened to hear of his death. He and Wally were part of our very fond memories of the Irving and Kostner area. May he rest in peace.

Gail (Hassett) Miller

peggy garcianetti

April 19, 2011

Jimmy, No matter what or how long it has been, you were always good to me and I thank you! I have many wonderful memories I will always keep in my heart!You can finally go be with your twin, so you can now go rest in peace. love always! Peggy

byron warpenberg

April 19, 2011

when i was told of Jim passing,i was sadden.Jim was a childhood friend,Jim,Wally and me were never far apart.We went all over the place on foot or we ran.Jim was a story teller yur eyes rolled but a good story he had.bye Jim miss you.

Steven Spicer

April 19, 2011

Jimmy,you will be truly missed. until we meet again my friend ;so long.

Roger Johnson

April 19, 2011

Thanks for all the hunting and fishing trips, and the laughs that went with them. Memories I'll always cherish. One day we will meet again at the big bar room in the sky.

Roger Johnson

April 19, 2011

Thanks for all the hunting and fishing trips, not to mention all the laughs that went with them. Memories I'll cherish forever.One day we will meet again at the big bar room in the sky.

Gary Gembala

April 19, 2011

Our dear brother will truly be missed. His humor and caregiving attitude for the elderly can not be replaced. Jim, love you and patiently await our next meeting with you. Cathy and Gary

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