June J. Johnson, nee Peterson, 89, of Fairview Heights, IL, born Tuesday, November 10, 1931, in Chicago, IL, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Meridian Village in Glen Carbon, IL.
June was a member of First United Presbyterian Church, Belleville IL, where she was a deacon, elder and part-time secretary, former member of First United Presbyterian Church, East St. Louis, IL where she was a deacon, elder and Sunday school teacher, Junior Service Club, PEO EY Chapter, Junior Wednesday Club, and Lamplighter Society member at the Gateway Region YMCA – O’Fallon Branch. June, along with 13 close friends, continued their friendship upon graduation from East St. Louis Sr. High School. This talented group of women met monthly for 60 years, and referred to their social gatherings as “get-together”.
Family was first and foremost in June’s life. She was an amazing daughter, wife, and mother to her beloved family. June’s love of and time spent with family and friends, were the joys of her life. She took pleasure in cooking and keeping a beautiful home for her family.
June and Gene enjoyed traveling in the U.S. and Europe, especially visiting her family in Norway.
Her other interests included snow skiing, golf, tennis, and bowling.
Gene said “June didn’t know a stranger”, nor did he, as they were social animals!
She was preceded in death by her:
- Husband: Raymond “Gene” Johnson
- Parents: Gustav “Gus” and Josephine, nee Herredsvele, Peterson
- Half-brother: Thor Pedersen
- Half-sister: Asta Christiansen
Surviving are her:
- Children
- Larry (Judy) Johnson of Champaign, IL
- Julie (Gary) Montague of Chandler, AZ
- Carolyn (John) Sigl of Bradenton, FL
- Half-sister: Anna Marie Andreassen of Norway
- Dear nieces and nephews
- Especially: Grete, Inger, Karl and Tor-Ivar Pedersen
Memorials: Memorials may be made to Vitas Hospice, 8 Executive Drive, Suite 150 Fairview Heights, IL 62208 or First United Presbyterian Church, 1303 Royal Heights Road, Belleville, IL 62223.
Funeral: Private family funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Pastor Rob Dyer officiating. Live streaming can be viewed at time of service at www.facebook.com/KurrusFH at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, Belleville, IL.
24 Comments To "June J. Johnson"
#1 Comment By Debbie (DuHadway) Reeder On January 26, 2021 @ 2:57 pm
Larry, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
#2 Comment By Larry Johnson On January 27, 2021 @ 12:23 pm
Debbie,
Thank you very much for keeping our family in your thoughts and prayers. This is greatly appreciated!
Larry
#3 Comment By Mrs. Charles (Betty) Scherrer On January 26, 2021 @ 7:39 pm
Larry, Julie, Carolyn & families I am so sorry to hear about your dear loss of your sweet mother, I know now she is up there in
Heaven with God and back with the love of her life, your dad, Gene .
You all have my deepest sympathy & in my thoughts & prayers
God Bless you one and all
Love & Blessings
Betty Scherrer
#4 Comment By Larry Johnson On January 27, 2021 @ 11:41 am
Betty
Thank you very much for these thoughts regarding my Mom. Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated.
I will share them with my sisters and family.
Larry
#5 Comment By David and Suzanne McNattin On January 26, 2021 @ 8:37 pm
So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Please know you are in our prayers.
#6 Comment By Larry Johnson On January 27, 2021 @ 12:26 pm
Dave and Suzanne,
Thank you very much, greatly appreciated!
Larry & Judy
#7 Comment By Harold Dean On January 27, 2021 @ 1:24 pm
We are so sorry for your loss.She was a wonderful person and we know you will miss her very much.She will live on in your memories as our parents do.Hope to see you guys sometime soon!
#8 Comment By Larry Johnson On January 28, 2021 @ 8:31 am
Thank you Harold for your comments regarding my Mom. Yes, she will live on in our memories.
Take care, stay safe, and look forward to the day we can meet in-person.
Larry & Judy
#9 Comment By KATHLEEN HARPER On January 27, 2021 @ 2:20 pm
Larry and Judy,
We are sending heartfelt condolences in you grief in saying goodbye to your Mom. She sounds like an extraordinary women who cherished her relationships. I know the two of you cherished her right back!
Sending love and hugs, Kathy and Larry
#10 Comment By Larry Johnson On January 28, 2021 @ 8:38 am
Kathy and Larry, thank you very much for your sentiments regarding Mom. She was a sweetheart, very thoughtful and loving person, who had a feisty side to her, which we liked. She will live on in our memories.
The two of you take care, stay safe! We look forward to seeing you in-person sometime in the future.
Love & Hugs,
Judy & Larry
#11 Comment By Gary Klucker On January 28, 2021 @ 10:12 pm
Dear Family,
You all have Barbara and my deepest condolences on the passing of June. We met June and Gene through Jeri and Mal Boehmer. We all hit it off immediately. They were good people.
#12 Comment By Larry Johnson On January 31, 2021 @ 11:28 am
Gary, thank you for your kind words regarding Mom and Dad. Know all of you had some great times together.
#13 Comment By Julie Johnson Montague On February 1, 2021 @ 8:09 pm
Hi, Gary, this is Julie Johnson Montague. Remember when we met you on the bus in Vail and we introduced ourselves as “the Johnson kids”? What amazing parents and friends they were and so greatly missed.
#14 Comment By Allen Kaisor On January 29, 2021 @ 8:32 am
So very sorry for your loss. She was such a sweet and very classy lady. One of a kind! She became a friend to anyone she met.
#15 Comment By Larry Johnson On January 31, 2021 @ 11:32 am
Allen, wow, your words describe Mom so well. Thank you for these kind thoughts.
#16 Comment By Ken Kruta On January 29, 2021 @ 4:07 pm
The obituary left out the term “great neighbor”. I have very fond memories of your parents growing up. The first NFL game I ever went to was due to them giving me a pair of tickets. Sorry for your loss.
#17 Comment By Larry Johnson On January 31, 2021 @ 11:38 am
Ken, thank you for these thoughts. Yes, all of us in Melwood subdivision share some great memories as neighbors. Mom and Dad thought highly of your parents.
#18 Comment By Betty DesPain On January 29, 2021 @ 5:48 pm
Our deepest sympathy to Larry, Julie, Carolyn and families on the loss of your Mother and our very dear friend, Pete. We had so many good times through the years and Get Together was always special, just as she was.
Love to all,
Betty and Bob DesPain
#19 Comment By Larry Johnson On January 31, 2021 @ 11:59 am
Betty & Bob, thank you for these thoughts. Betty, I would have spoken more about Get-Together during the service at Kurrus yesterday, but there is not enough time in the day! All of you were amazing individuals who had so much fun together. How many people can say they have had a close friendship with 13 others for over 6 decades. In the case of Mom (Pete), Jackie and yourself, it was close to 70 years. Then with husbands becoming part of social gatherings, the circle of friends expanded. Mom talked about you often Betty, saying how pretty you are, and how special your friendship was to her.
Betty & Bob, please express to Doug what a pleasure it was to meet him. Dad thought so highly of him as his Dr. Know the two of them had a special connection. Doug is an excellent physician.
Take care, stay safe. Blessings and love to both of you.
#20 Comment By Marcia Steward On January 30, 2021 @ 11:09 am
I loved knowing Pete and her family through Get-to-Gether! They were amazing women and inspiring friends. My sympathies to you all.
#21 Comment By Larry Johnson On January 31, 2021 @ 12:17 pm
Thank you Marcia for your thoughts and expression of sympathy regarding Mom. Your Mom and all of those in “Get-Together” shared many special times together having fun. What I remember are attending all the Pig Roasts at your family home, in which spouses and their children were invited. Take care and stay safe.
#22 Comment By Mrs. Charles (Betty) Scherrer On January 30, 2021 @ 12:22 pm
Larry , Carolyn & Julie ,such a beautiful service you all had for your sweet mother who will be miss by all who knew her and loved her Thanks Rev/Pastor Rob Dyer for such a beautiful sermon
I felt the teats as my was falling too & Larry it is OK for you (men ) to cry, Crying helps heal , how well I learned that when I lost
my one & only Charles . Your parents were so sweet & God loves them both & so do I
God bless you one and all.
I was always so happy to go visit your parents & then at the end visits with June , as Dave M would bring me so both of us
could visit with June ,she was always good when we visited & it should did make me feel better when I did get to go see
her, and her sweet SMILE
Betty Scherrer
#23 Comment By Larry Johnson On January 31, 2021 @ 12:26 pm
Betty, you meant so much to Mom and Dad, and I know your visits helped brighten Mom’s day.
I so appreciate your very kind words. Take good care, and stay safe!
#24 Comment By Patty Wachtel Harries On June 10, 2021 @ 9:13 am
Larry, Julie and Carolyn, I am so sorry to learn of your sweet Mom’s passing. Your parents were always so welcoming and engaging with all us Melwood kids. I cherish all my memories of them and all the other Melwood families. It was the BEST neighborhood to grow up in. May your memories of June and Gene bring you joy, happiness and many smiles.