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John Johnson Obituary

Johnson, John "Al" 77, of Long Grove, beloved husband of Carol (nee Hardt), loving father of Vivian (Gene) Sekel, Dale Johnson, Kristine (Michael) Tarpey and the late Vicki McIntosh and father-in-law of Thomas McIntosh, cherished grandfather of Bradley and Carolyn Sekel, Christopher, Erika, and Kevin Johnson, and Katie and Eddie Tarpey, dear brother of Vernon (Eileen), Philip (Marge), and the late Leroy (Dorothy) and Rodger Johnson, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Founder of J.A. Johnson Paving Company in 1954, past board member of Illinois Road and Transportation Building Association (IRTBA), avid golfer, member of Ridgemoor Country Club, Boulder Ridge Country Club, Bob-O-Link Golf Club, and Island Club of Marco Island. Funeral Wednesday, family and friends meet at Hope Lutheran Church of Long Grove (on Arlington Hts. Road at Checker Rd.) for a service at 10 a.m. Interment Memory Gardens. Visitation Tuesday, 2 to 9 p.m., at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 185 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine, and Wednesday, 9 to 10 a.m., at church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Al Johnson Memorial Fund, c/o Hope Lutheran Church of Long Grove, 1660 Checker Rd. Long Grove, IL. 60047. 847-359-8020

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from May 30 to May 31, 2005.

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Roaslie Sundberg

June 1, 2005

To the Johnson Family,



Please accept my deepest condolences in the passing of Al.



Rosalie Sundberg

Dennis Peden

June 1, 2005

Dear Dale & family,



My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.

He certainly was a gentle man. I was his sales rep for Material Service Corp. for several years and he always was congenial,friendly, and full of mischief.

He'd call the President of MSC, Mr. Nagel,while I was sitting in his office and ask where his sales rep was --hadn't seen me in weeks.

God be with you and your family in this time of mourning.

Sincerely,



Dennis Peden

Karen Levy Bashkin

May 31, 2005

To Family -



I will always think of Dad and Al together now, paving the roads in heaven. God needed them both; there will be an Illinois Road Builders in heaven now!



I wish for the grace of time to heal you all.



Much love,

Karen

Helen, Stan & Michael Rzasa

May 30, 2005

Dear Carol & Family,



We would like to extend our condolences on the passing of your dearly beloved husband - father - and grandfather. Al was a wonderful man. We will miss his great big smile and cheerful disposition. We have fond memories of good times, especially the 4th of July parties. While the world has lost a truly nice, genuine, good person - Heaven has welcomed their newest Angel- Al Johnson.



"Thanks for the good times, Al. It was an honor and a pleasure to know you."



May God bless you all and keep you safely in the palm of His Hand.



With respect and admiration,

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