Laura L. Johnson

She was born March 15, 1914 in Pekin, IL to Otto Hugo and Laura Josephine (Graham) Hardt. She married Robert R. Johnson on September 28, 1940 in Burlington, IA. He died December 24, 1998 in Peoria.

She was also preceded in death by three brothers Bill, Walter, and Albert Hardt and three sisters Esther Larimer, Thelma Oltman, and Ellen Warner.

Surviving is one sister Jane Danz of Kennewick, WA; one daughter Mildred (George) Gregg of Yates City, IL; two sons, Phillip (Rebecca) Johnson and Leonard (Sally) Johnson both of Hanna City; six grandchildren; Holly Gillam, Georgia Altic, Troy Clayton, John Gregg, Shawn Gregg, G. Scott Gregg; seven great-grandchildren; Frank and Hayley Gillam, Alexis, Connor and Logan Clayton, Emily and Jacob Altic; and many nieces and nephews.

Laura graduated from the Old Pekin High School in 1932. She graduated in 1939 with an RN degree from John C. Proctor Hospital at the corner of Fisher and Second St. in Peoria.

She met Robert, her husband, while working at Proctor Hospital. She later quit her job and moved to the farm which was her lifelong dream.

Laura enjoyed being a nurse, a farmer’s wife, and going to threshing reunions with her husband. She will be deeply missed.

The family would like to thank all the doctors, nurses, and staff for their care while Laura was hospitalized.

Funeral services will be held at 11 A.M., Monday, December 20, 2010 at Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel. Rev. Dr. Paul Maitland will officiate. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 P.M., Sunday at the chapel. Burial will be in Smithville Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Logan-Trivoli Rescue Squad and Fire Department or the charity of the donor’s choice.

View Laura’s life story at www.davison-fulton-bartonvillechapel.com.