Eleanor Johnson Obituary
We bid farewell to Eleanor Johnson of Kiel, Wisconsin, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 29, 2026 at the age of 97. Eleanor touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Eleanor Johnson to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ella Gawell (Koeppen) and Frederik Gawell; her husband Walter Johnson; and her siblings, Dorothy Cupak, Raymond Gawell, Arthur Gawell and Robert Gawell.
She is survived by: her children, Ralph Johnson (Vilija), Cheryl Thomas (Mark) and Eric Johnson (Denise); her grandchildren, Sara Thomas, Noel Thomas, Anna Thomas, Alyssa Johnson, Erika Francisco (Alex), Seth Johnson, Teja Johnson and Dustin Johnson; and her great grandchildren, Ryder Francisco, Brynnlee Francisco, Jameson Francisco and Colter Francisco. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews, and her many friends.
Memorial donations in Eleanor's memory may be directed to Bethany Lutheran Church, Lemont, Illinois, Wildwood Presbyterian Church Grayslake, Illinois, or Nature's Grace Gardens, Kiel, Wisconsin.
