Audrey Johnson

She was born Jan. 20, 1934, in Peoria County to Chris and Louise (Krumholz) Schaefer. She married John Delmer Johnson on Sept. 9, 1951, in Peoria.

He survives along with three daughters, Shirley Johnson of San Francisco, Carol (Fernando) Ossandon of Chico Hills, Calif., and Marilyn (Van) Eden of Hansville, Wash.; one son, John (Irene) Johnson Jr. of Los Altos, Calif.; seven grandchildren; one brother, Robert (Janice) Schaefer of Peoria; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by one son, Lester Johnson, and two brothers, Everett and Richard Schaefer.

Audrey will be remembered as a devoted wife and loving mother.

She spent many years volunteering her time for child development activities and programs in the community.

After she raised her children, she worked in market research, including 10 years for Scotti Bureau in Peoria, retiring in 1991.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010, at Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home and one hour before services. Burial will be in St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Bartonville.

Audrey was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. Memorials may be made to her church.