Theodore C. Johnson Obituary
The family announces the passing of Theodore C. Johnson (Spring Lake, Michigan) on September 29, 2026. Theodore, born on March 2, 1941, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Arthur Johnson and Ada Johnson (Tyler); his in-laws, Evelyn and Arthur "Pa" Schmidt; his siblings, Tim Johnson, Violet Janes (Francis), Ardis Schmidt (Ed), Ione Sheridan (Don), Patsy (Don) and Schippers; his brother-in-law Roger Hecksel; and his wife Marie Schmidt (Border Collie).
He is survived by: his daughter Terri Creeden (Tom) of Spring Lake, MI; his grandchildren, William Creeden (Kyley), Shawn Creeden, Tyler Johnson (Courtney), Alexandria Terry (Max), Chase Johnson (Meghan), Morgan Bowen (Ted), Kendra Howe (Alec), Mitchell Johnson (Haley), Kori Hamlin (Zachary), Kurtis Plaggemars (Courtney), Erin Plaggemars and Lilah Bolin (Alex); his great grandchildren, Nicole, Clara Creeden, Brooke, Sadie, Katie Johnson, Jordan Terry, Eleanor Johnson, Grayson, Griffin VanDyke, Remy Bowen, Cade, Harper Howe, Karter Hamlin, Nora June and Walter Bolin; his sisters-in-law, Joan Hecksel and Linda Johnson; Kevin Johnson of Denver, CO, Joanne Trimble, Shawn Johnson of Muskegon, MI, Denise Johnson and Jodi Plaggemars (Lynn) of Rockford, MI. He is also survived by nieces, nephews and friends.
A rosary will be held on Sunday, October 4th 2026 at 1:30 PM at the Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services (6291 S. Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI 49444). Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 4th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM and on Monday, October 5th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The military honors will be held on Sunday, October 4th 2026 at 3:00 PM at the Spring Lake Township Cemetery (17181 N Fruitport Rd, Spring Lake, MI 49456). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, October 5th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the St. Mary's Catholic Church (406 E Savidge St, Spring Lake, MI 49456). A burial will be held on Monday, October 5th 2026 at 3:00 PM at the Spring Lake Cemetery (17181 N Fruitport Rd, Spring Lake, MI 49456).
Memorial Contributions in Ted's honor can be directed to St. Mary's Central Food Pantry, 421 E. Exchange St., Spring Lake, MI 49456.
