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1948
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2014
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Mark Johnson Obituary
Mark W. Johnson, age 66, of Villa Park.
Beloved Husband of Phyllis nee Nordstrom; Loving Father of Kristen (Patrick) Egan, Melissa (Matthew) Bills, Stephanie (Peter) DiLillo and Bethany (Nick) Chalmers; dear grandfather of Laura, Shannon, Joanna, Cameron and Samuel; fond brother of Joel (Cindy) Johnson, Laurel VanHam (Tom Pappas), and the late Eugene Johnson; cherished son of the late Vernon and Ellen Johnson.
Mark retired from the Villa Park Police Department starting as Patrolman, then Sargent, Deputy Chief and finally Chief of Support Services. While at Villa Park Police Department, he was a D.A.R.E. Officer for 9 years. He was involved in community and civic service as a school board member, and past president of High School Disrtict 88. He was a member of District 45 Foundation Board, Villa Park Kiwanis Secretary and past President. Mark was very active at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Villa Park, and involved in the choir as well as most activities. While at home, cooking and gardening were favorite hobbies. Writing music and novels were also a part of Mark's life. His love of music was obvious as he had given 25 years as a church choir director. Nothing was more important to Mark than his wife, children, grandchildren and Family and friends.
Visitation will be held Friday December 19, 2014, at Steuerle Funeral Home Ltd., 350 S .Ardmore Ave., Villa Park, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 545 S. Ardmore Ave. In state from 9:00 a.m. until time of service, 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow to Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery in Oak brook Terrace.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Paul Lutheran Church would be appreciated.
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Linda Kauzlarich Lundquist
January 4, 2015
So sorry for your loss - the pain is so overwhelming now - but will become tolerable with time!
MHS classmate - Linda Kauzlarich Lundquist
December 25, 2014
Dear Phyllis, I just learned tonight of Mark's passing. I am stunned and so saddened. I know you know that he was the most wonderful choir director....the 10 years I spent under his direction are very fond memories of mine. I am in Chicago tonight, visiting from Tucson...and after a rare and precious gathering tonight with the Mackinnons and Warrens, I am alone watching a production on TV of Handel's Messiah. Thinking of you and Mark and all those years in the CCOB choir. Keeping you in prayer and sending much love. - Rhonda Warren
December 19, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss. We remember Mark being a strong supporter of Willowbrook's first Special Olympic Basketball team. He will be missed.
Tom, Alice, Jackie & Tony Lewaniak
From the Staff of Steuerle Funeral Home, Ltd.
December 19, 2014
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Jen Suter
December 17, 2014
What sad news this is. It's been over 20 years since crossing paths, but I can still remember Officer Johnson and his DARE Bear coming into our school. What a KIND man I remember him to be. If he left that type of lasting inpression on a stranger in a class full of students, I cannot imagine the loss his family is feeling right now.
My condolences to everyone who knew and loved him.
Kari Kleinow-Bruce
December 17, 2014
OJ was my DARE officer frowing up and a Great mentor to all that knew him. Sending my thoughts and prayers.
Cora Beem
December 16, 2014
I'll always remember Mark through our DARE adventures...a sweet man and a caring friend...God rest him and give peace to his family.
marlene Fricano
December 15, 2014
Very sorry to hear this. Our thoughts are with you.
Marlene Johnson Fricano
Daughter of Norman Johnson
Terri Johnson
December 15, 2014
Sympathy and prayers to all of your family,
So Sorry for your loss.
Terri M. Johnson
Daughter of Norman E. Johnson
Niece of Vernon Johnson
Marcia De La Rosa
December 15, 2014
A loss for the Villa Park community as well as his friends and family. Hopin the warm memories provide some comfort during this difficult time.
Bill Spradling
December 15, 2014
Mark and I traveled the country together through DARE and GREAT. He was a police officer with the highest standards and a man who loved his family, he now leads a choir of angels.
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