Marjorie A. “Marge” Johnson

Marjorie A. “Marge” Johnson, 83, of Wataga, died at 6:50 a.m. Sunday, May 1, 2016, in Seminary Manor.

She was born August 31, 1932 in Galesburg, the daughter of Gus and Judith (Johnson) Franden.  She married Robert Jacobs.  He preceded her in death.  She later married Alvin Johnson on February 22, 1964 in Galesburg.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Alvin; two sons, David (and Vicki) Jacobs of Rio, Illinois and John (and Laurie) Jacobs of Sturgis, Michigan; two daughters, Christine (and John) Hoosen of Wataga, Illinois and Linnea (and Bill) Ryan of Libertyville, Illinois; eight grandchildren; and one great grandchild on the way.  In addition to her first husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, and one sister.

Marge graduated from Galesburg High School in 1950 and attended Brown’s Business College.  Marge was a secretary at St. Mary’s Hospital for many years.  She also was a homemaker and helped on the family farm.  She was the co-owner of The Peddlers Three in Knoxville for several years and had served as the Henderson Township clerk. 

She was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church in Henderson Grove.  Marge was deeply involved in China painting.  She enjoyed teaching the art and was past state president of the World Organization of China Painters.  Marge also enjoyed golfing, bowling, crafting, and knitting.  She was an avid reader.

Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel.  Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Thursday at the chapel with Rev. Kurt Carlsen officiating.  Burial will follow in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens.  Memorial contributions in Marge’s name may be made to Messiah Lutheran Church or the Alzheimer’s Association.  Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.