Dorothy M. Johnson

Dorothy M. Johnson 95, of DeKalb died Sunday, May 29, 2016 at her family's home in Bridgeview, IL. She was born August 18, 1920 in Lee, IL and was the daughter of George and Ethel (Houghtby) Mullins.

Dorothy married William Johnson on January 12, 1943 and were married for 25 years before his passing in 1968. Dorothy worked for Brody's Coat Factory, Barber Greene and briefly for a cleaning company in DeKalb but her favorite job was babysitting her grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She lived most of her life in DeKalb before moving to Bridgeview with her son and grandchildren to help care for her.

Survivors include; sons William G. Johnson of Bridgeview, IL and Wilbur D. (MaryLou) Johnson of Sycamore, IL. Grandchildren; Erin Nicole Johnson of Beckley, WV, Heather (Kenneth) Farrell of Bridgeview, IL and Adam Johnson of Bridgeview, IL and one great grandchild Ashlyn Nicole Johnson of Beckley, WV. She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter Marion Ruth Johnson, a grandson Brian William, two brothers; LaVerne Mullins and Wilbur Mullins, three sisters; Irene Sanford, Velda Simpson, and Mildred Lane.

Funeral service will be held on Friday, June 3, 2016 at 12:00pm at Finch Funeral Home with Pastor Joseph Gastiger officiating. Burial will be immediately following the service at Fairview Park Cemetery in DeKalb. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 3, 2016 at 10:00am until the time of service at Finch Funeral Home. Memorials can be made to the family to be established at a later date. To send an online condolence please visit: www.finchfuneralhomedekalb.com . Arrangements were entrusted to Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-3841.