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Yvonne Johnson Obituary

Johnson, Yvonne T. Born September 3, 1935, passed peacefully at home on September 12 after a long illness, surrounded by family. She leaves behind her husband of 57 years, Charles; children, Charles, Craig and Tracey. She graduated from Chicago Teacher's College in 1958 and taught across from the Robert Taylor projects at Francis W. Parkman Elementary into the 80s, and Loop Lab School until 1993. She earned her Master's in Education from the University of Illinois in 1977, studying nights and weekends. She is also survived by her sister, Rosine (preceded in death by Barbra); brothers, Ronald and Michael, and leaves a host of family and church members, friends, neighbors and students to pay her smile forward. Funeral Mass at 11:00a.m., September 19, 2015 at St. Philip Neri, 2132 E. 72nd St., Chicago. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Anti-Cruelty Society, Humane Society and Wounded Warriors.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 18, 2015.

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Angela Hill Johnson

March 12, 2019

I just found out about this,
I was one of her students my prayers and condolences to her family and friends

Charles Johnson

September 28, 2016

Hi Mom, it's so good to see you, even though I have pictures of you about the house. I miss you so much and can't wait until the next time I see you.
Love, Charlie Horse

Rosine and grandkids

Rosine Taylor-White

October 9, 2015

Yvonne is my older sister whom I love very much! I am rejoicing that she is with our Lord Jesus Christ! But I am grieving deeply for my lost!

She has a heart that is: forgiving, gentle, and full of love for: God, her family and friends!

I know I will see her again but we, her husband, Charles, children: Charles, Craig, Tracy, and I miss her so much!!!

F and G Rich

September 18, 2015

Sending our sincere condolences to the Johnson family for your loss. May the God of all comfort help guard your hearts and thoughts during this time. Exodus 6:3

September 18, 2015

My deepest sympathies go out to your family. I know from experience how death of a loved one can be challenging to deal with. May the God of all comfort continue to comfort your family

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