Swede Johnson Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Swede Johnson (Rockford, Illinois), who passed away on April 5, 2026, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Swede Johnson to pay them a last tribute.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Swede is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Swede's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Vernon Johnson and Vivian Johnson. He is survived by: his wife Kathy Lemonds; his stepchildren, Theresa Papineau (Ed) and Kim Bohn (George); his stepgrandchildren, Zach, Amanda and Jessica; and his stepgreat-grandson Lucas. He is also survived by numerous cousins, they were more like his siblings than extended family, and so many dear friends.
