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Ralph R. Johnson

1921 - 2018

Ralph R. Johnson obituary, 1921-2018, Chicago, IL

BORN

1921

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Blake Lamb Funeral Home - Oak Lawn

4727 West 103rd Street

Oak Lawn, Illinois

Ralph Johnson Obituary

Johnson, Ralph R. Age 96, January 26, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Vivian, late Marian and late Caroline; loving father of Jayme (Ed), Janet (Danny), Darlette (Thomas) and Bobbie (Michael), Shelley (Leonard), Annette (Rickie), Karen (Randell), Donald Jr. (Danette), Dawn (Gary), David (Laurene), Daniel, William (Jeri), Darlene (Martin) and Jean (Michael); proud grandfather and great-grandfather of many and fond uncle of many. Ralph was proud to be a WWII vet. Visitation Tuesday February 6, 2018 at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home 4727 W. 103rd Street; Oak Lawn from 3pm-9pm and Weds. 9am until Mass at 10am at Holy Family Villa Chapel 12220 S. Will Cook Road; Palos Park, IL. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Ralph's name may be made to The Wounded Warrior Program support. woundedwarriorprogram.org/Donate (708) 636-1193 or www.blakelamboaklawn.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 4, 2018.

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Carolyn Mourer

February 7, 2018

Ralph will be missed by all who knew him. He has been there for most of the milestones in my life. Emma will miss him so much, they were such good buddies, she loved visiting with her Grandpa Johnson. May he rest in peace, he will be missed dearly.

Dawn Frenzel

February 7, 2018

Ralph was a very special man. He really appreciated all the blessings God had given him. He was so proud of his family. He enjoyed life and shared his joy. I know he is where he should be but I will miss him. Until we meet again.

Ralph in WI shortly after WWII

Carol Hladik

February 7, 2018

My sympathies to all who knew and will miss our dear Uncle Ralph, including the Johnson family and the families he gained by marrying Marion, then Caroline. We know how much you treasured him and brought him joy.. Not only a brother to my Mom Ruth (Johnson) Hladik, but a lifelong best friends to my Dad, Douglas Hladik, he intersected all our lives in so many ways. He was a good and gentle man, a warrior for our country, and a man of great faith. We all know he is being rewarded for a life well-lived. God bless us all!

Nancy Ernst

February 6, 2018

Ralph was such a kind gentleman. We were thrilled when he and Caroline married. They were so happy. It was wonderful to talk and visit with your dad. He made you feel so special. Ralph cherished life and the people in it. God bless. Earl and Lillian Schmitz and Nancy and Don Ernst.

Nancy & Don Ernst

February 6, 2018

Ralph was such a kind gentleman. We were thrilled when he and Caroline married. They were so happy. It was wonderful to talk and visit with your dad. He made you feel so special. Ralph cherished life and the people in it. God bless. Earl and Lillian Schmitz and Nancy and Don Ernst.

Grandpa's Birthday in Arizona at Claim jumper

Jaclyn Cooper

February 5, 2018

It saddens my heart that you are no longer physically with us. But I know that you will always be around us in spirit. We all love you dearly and are so proud of all the accomplishments you have achieved in your long filled life. You will never be forgotten, and will live on through your stories and your stunning paintings. I could not have asked for a better grandpa to grow up having. Words can not express how thankful I am that you brought Grandma out of the darkness and showed her how beautiful life can be. Until we meet again in heaven, I love you dearly and look forward to the signs you will give family to show you are still with us. I have attached my favorite photo, it was the last birthday he spent with us in Arizona. We went to his favorite place to celebrate each year, Claim Jumper! **hugs** I love you Grandpa Ralph <3 We will keep on your tradition for your birthday ;)

February 1, 2018

We will miss you Uncle Ralph as you were always there as a shinning example for the next generation to model their life and goals after. I will never forget the special time spent at the Chicago Bears games with you and the dinners afterwards. You will be missed but not forgotten.
Skip and Barb (Fort Myers, Fl.)

Tom & Betty Murdock

January 29, 2018

God has you in his loving arms.

Rosie's Ice Cream Parlor

January 29, 2018

We SALUTE you, Ralph, and will miss "scooping up JOY" for you at Rosie's Ice Parlor at Holy Family Villa. You entertained us with your stories and we will treasure and remember you through your art work.

God is GOOD and may HE GRANT you ETERNAL REST!

the "gals and guys" from ROSIE'S......

Deacon Pete Van Merkestyn

January 29, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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Memorial Events
for Ralph Johnson

Feb

6

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Blake Lamb Funeral Home - Oak Lawn

4727 West 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Feb

7

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Holy Family Villa Chapel

12220 S. Will Cook Road, Palos Park, IL

Feb

7

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Holy Family Villa Chapel

12220 S. Will Cook Road, Palos Park, IL

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Blake Lamb Funeral Home - Oak Lawn

4727 West 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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