Allen "AJ" L. Johnson

Allen "AJ" L. Johnson 54, of DeKalb passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb.  He was born March 21, 1970, in DeKalb and was the son of Herman E. "Swede"and Bonnie (Garbelman) Johnson.

Allen graduated from DeKalb High School in 1989. He worked at Jewel- Osco for 32 years retiring in 2021. Allen was a lifetime member of Immanuel Lutheran Church of DeKalb. He cherished his church family and kept his faith up until the end. He was a social member of the Columbus Club, member of the DeKalb Moose Lodge #586. He loved sports and was a die-hard Chicago Cubs fan. Allen enjoyed spending time with his family that he loved so much.

Survivors include; aunt Marilyn Mull of DeKalb, cousins; Cheryl Buehler of DeKalb, Kevin (Janet) Mull of St. Charles, and Suzanne (Brian) Lothson of DeKalb and all of their children, and many friends in the DeKalb community. He was preceded in death by his parents and his infant sister Brenda.

The family would like to thank Home Instead for their outstanding care over the last year for Allen.

Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at 5:30pm at Immanuel Lutheran Church in DeKalb with Pastor Marty Marks officiating.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, from 3:00pm until the time of service at the church.   Memorials can be made to the family to be established at a later date. Private family burial will be held at a later date at Hinckley Lutheran Cemetery. Arrangements and cremations rites were entrusted to Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-3841.