With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Gerald Dennis Johnson of Mokena, Illinois, born in Joliet, Illinois, who passed away on September 22, 2023 at the age of 84. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Verner Johnson and Corinne Johnson (Allendorf); his wife Wanda (Button); his granddaughter Lindsy Chambers (Chellios); and his parents-in-law, Vernon and Lucille Button (Walker).

He is survived by : his children, Susan Markgraf (Christopher) of Mundelein, Sharon Hentsch (Cedric) of Mokena, Sandra Chellios (Mark) of Manhattan and Steven Johnson (Melanie) of Lockport; his grandchildren, Matthew Markgraf (Asia) of Murray, KY, Alex Johnson (Jessica) of Groves, TX, Sarah, Kyle Chellios (Malai) of Lakeland, FL, Brittany Hentsch of Tinley Park, IL, Corinne Mitcheff (Kory) of New Lenox, IL, Kali Hentsch (Jordan Hays) of Justin, TX and Hannah Johnson of Lockport, IL.; and his great grandchildren, Carson, Charlotte, Ellie, Griffin, Fitz, Briar, Mika, Eliza and Bru. He is also survived by Many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorials in Jerry's name may be directed to Lightways Hospice, 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet IL 60431, or Grace Fellowship Church, Memorial Fund, 11049 W LaPorte Road, Mokena, IL 60448.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, Inc.