Dolores Johnson

MAZON—Dolores Johnson, “Boo,” 81, of Mazon, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020 at her home surrounded by family.
Born May 26, 1938 in Morris, Dolores Eleanor was a daughter of Gerald and Evelyn (Maier) Misener. She was raised and educated in Morris; graduated from St. Angela Academy, and went on to attend St. Mary’s Hospital School of Nursing in LaSalle. On Sept. 5, 1959, Dolores married Arvid Maurice “Maurie” Johnson in St. Patrick Catholic Church in Seneca. In addition to being a devoted wife and mother of 8, grandmother of 15 and great-grandmother of 4, Dolores provided childcare for many local families throughout the years. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Kinsman, and served with the Altar and Rosary Society.
Dolores loved nothing more than the time spent with her family. Whether it be gatherings for the holidays, going on family vacations, or playing a heated game of canasta, Dolores especially cherished time spent with those near and dear to her heart. A great collector, she enjoyed antiquing and flea markets, often times adding to her collection of salt and pepper shakers, Precious Moments, and spoons. Dolores shared in wonderful memories of traveling to Hawaii with Maurie, and looked forward to the annual trips to the Covered Bridge Festival with their great friends. Dedicated to her family and blessed with an abundant life, Dolores “Boo” Johnson leaves behind many treasured memories for her family to enjoy forever. May they always remember her warm and nurturing ways as well as her wonderful guidance to comfort them in the years to come.
Survivors include her 8 children: Christine Manning, of Bourbonnais; Kathleen Borchelt, of Morris; Colleen Blair, of Ransom; Tim (Jane) Johnson, of Kempton; Scott Johnson, of Mazon; Carrie (Michael) Coughlin, of Mazon; Allison Fiedler, of Joliet and Andrew Johnson, of Mazon; 15 grandchildren: Jacob Manning, of Kansas City, MO; John Borchelt and Steven Borchelt, of Morris; Abbie (Matthew) Wilson, of Seneca; Katlin Blair and Maggie Blair, of Ransom; Michael Johnson, of Dwight; Emily Johnson, of Kempton; Chase (Eileen) Johnson, of New Lenox; Taelor (Nick) Stuedemann, of Morris; Terah Coughlin, of Verona; Michaela Coughlin, of Mazon and Drake Fiedler, Colten Fiedler and Madison Fielder, of Joliet; 4 great-grandchildren: Patrick and Teresa Manning, Rhett Stuedemann and Brooks Callahan; brothers: Joseph (Pat) Misener, of Morris and Kevin (Cora) Misener, of Marseilles; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Mary Lou Misener, of Aurora; Pamela Floyd, of Joliet; Wendell (Sharon) Johnson, of Morris and Richard (Tina) Johnson, of Morris and many nieces, nephews, cousins and cherished lifelong friends.
Dolores was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Arvid “Maurie;” parents, Gerald and Evelyn Misener; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Arvid Sr. and Fern (Skoien) Johnson; brothers, Howard Misener and Arthur Misener; sister, Mary (Ken) Qually and brother-in-law, Russell Johnson.
A private family visitation and service will be held with Rev. Stanley Drewniak from Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Kinsman presiding.
Burial will be in Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery in Morris, where Dolores will be laid to rest with her late husband, Maurie.
Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Dolores’ memory to the Mazon Fire Protection District, 700 Park St., Mazon, IL 60444 or to Sacred Heart Church of Kinsman, PO Box 190, South Wilmington, IL 60474.
Family and friends are encouraged to sign the online guestbook, upload photographs and interact on Dolores’ Tribute Wall by logging onto: www.ReevesFuneral.com/obituary/Dolores-Johnson
Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd. in Morris.