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JUDITH KAY JOHNSON, 80, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at her home.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at First Lutheran Church in Prophetstown, IL, officiated by Pastor Chelsey Weech. A memorial visitation is scheduled from 4:00 to 6:00 PM on Friday, September 6, 2024, at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home. An additional visitation will be held at the church prior to the memorial service on Saturday from 10:00 AM until the start of the service. Cremation rites have been accorded. A private family graveside service will take place at Grove Hill Cemetery. Memorials have been established to First Lutheran Church in Prophetstown, IL and Odell Library in Morrison, IL.
Judith was born March 29, 1944, in Morrison, IL, to Fred and Winnie (Tenboer) Pruis. She received her early education in Lincoln School, a one-room country schoolhouse, and graduated from Morrison High School in 1962. She went on to attend Illinois State University in Normal, IL, earning her bachelor’s degree in 1966. That same year, she married Dick Cassens, with whom she had two daughters, Melissa and Marna. They later divorced. On June 28, 1986, she married her best friend, Aaron Lee Johnson, at the Morrison United Methodist Church. Judy dedicated 28 years of her life to teaching, primarily 4th grade students. After retiring, she continued to serve her community through her involvement with the Odell Library Friends, as well as being a Girl Scout leader. She was a devoted member of her church, she actively participated at the Morrison United Methodist Church as a choir member, junior choir director, Sunday School teacher and was a confirmation mentor at First Lutheran Church in Prophetstown. During her free time, she enjoyed reading, tackling jigsaw puzzles, and solving sudoku. Cooking and baking brought her great joy, as did discovering new recipes to try. Judith cherished her family and loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband, Aaron; three daughters, Melissa Cassens-Denning of Prophetstown, IL, Marna (Shaun) Cassens-McCrary of Morrison, IL, and Christina (Justin) Johnson-Grater of Pendleton, IN; one son, Jeremiah (Shanelle) Johnson of Scottville, MI; ten grandchildren, Courtney (Brad) Kahn, Brandy (Justin) Haring, Scotty Denning, Jessy Denning, Lauren Grater, Madeline Grater, Isaac Johnson, Spencer Johnson, Samuel Johnson, and Asher Johnson; six great-grandchildren, Kaylee Denning, Reese Haring, Caden Haring, Memphis Denning, E.C. and A.C.; two brothers, Rev. Al (Nancy) Pruis of Eagan, MN and Eddie (Deb) Pruis of Davenport, IA; one brother-in-law, Allen Brandt; one sister-in-law, Marj (Al) Newcomer.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Janice Brandt.
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Previous Events
Memorial Visitation
Friday
6
Sep
4:00 PM
- 6:00 PM
Bosma-Renkes - Morrison Chapel
404 Lincolnway East
Morrison, IL 61270
Memorial Visitation
Saturday
7
Sep
10:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
First Lutheran Church
300 W. 3rd Street
Prophetstown, IL 61277
Memorial Service
Saturday
7
Sep
11:00 AM
First Lutheran Church
300 W. 3rd Street
Prophetstown, IL 61277
Cemetery Details
Location
Grove Hill Cemetery
East High Street
Morrison, IL 61270
Memorial Contribution
Odell Public Library
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