Ellen “Louise” Johnson Obituary (1934 - 2024)

Ellen “Louise” Johnson, 89, of Magnolia passed away Saturday February 3, 2024, at Country Comfort Retirement Home in Henry, IL. Louise was born December 13, 1934, in Putnam, IL to Oliver and Ellen Fulks and resided in Senachwine Township. She was a graduate of Henry Senachwine High School. On August 16, 1953, she married Ronald Johnson and had two children, Gene and Linda. Louise and Ron raised their children on the Johnson family farm located west of Magnolia, IL. Louise was a farm wife and worked outside the home when her children were grown. She worked various jobs, retiring from St. Joseph Nursing home after 20 plus years. She was a long-standing member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Varna, where she was involved in many church activities. She was an avid reader, birdwatcher, and spent time rooting for the Cubs and Illini. Louise most enjoyed spending time with family, especially her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She loved to bake, making delicious treats while keeping a smile on everyone’s face with her loving demeaner. Surviving are her children Gene (Nancy) Johnson of Henry, IL; Linda (Jeff) Lutes of McNabb, IL; grandchildren Jordan (Meghan) Lutes of Peru, IL and Kylee (Trent) Wilkinson of Varna, IL; three great grandchildren Carson Leroy Lutes, Liv Louise Lutes, and Palmer Louise Wilkinson; step granddaughters Nicole (Ryan) Bechtel of Morris, IL and Jaclyn (Scott) Mounts of Pontiac, IL; step great grandchildren Micaiah Bechtel and Evan, Elsie, Carter, Annalie, and Clara Mounts; sister in laws Lonna Nauman and Jean Fulks, brother in law Donald Schlosser. Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Ron in February 2002; brother Donald Fulks; and sisters Luella Robison and Carol Schlosser. A service for Louise will be held on Monday, February 12, 2024, at the Varna United Methodist Church at 11:00 am following a visitation at 9:00 am to time of service at the church. Cremation rites have been accorded. Burial will be in First Lutheran Cemetery #1, Varna. Calvert & Johnson Memorial Home, Henry is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to Putnam County Library-Magnolia Branch or Putnam County Achievement Services. Online Condolences may be made to: www.calvertmemorial.com.