It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James Johnson of Mendota, Illinois, born in Durand, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 85, on April 24, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Orval Johnson and Fern Johnson (Williamson); his wife Shirley Dalton; and his brother Donald Johnson. He is survived by : his daughter Katherine Gross (Jim) of LaMoille; his grandson James Albers (Elyssa); his great grandchildren, Raelynn, Nash Albers of Compton, David Albers of West Brooklyn and Jaclynn Ridge of Mendota; his sisters-in-law, Judy Stewart of Mendota, Joan DeVault (Ray) of Mendota and Mary Sue Johnson of Sparta; his cousin Judy Gehrke (Delbert) of Iowa; and his pet Reba. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be directed to the Mendota Fire Department, Illinois Valley Animal Rescue or the family.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Merritt Funeral Home