Alice L. Husi Johnson Obituary (1915 - 2010)

Alice L. Husi Johnson, 95, Rockton, Illinois died at 8:25 p.m., Wednesday, November 3, 2010 in Rockford, Illinnois. Born in White County, Illinois January 19, 1915, the daughter of Gilbert and Nellie Mae Moser Renshaw. Married to James Wm. Husi in St. Louis, Missouri. She lived most of her life in Rockford, Illinois. She worked at Amerock Corporation for over 30 years, retiring from the finishing department in 1970. A charter member of BVRH Therapeutic Riding Program. She was also active in RSVP, a senior citizens volunteer group, SHARE, GPAC in Loves Park and the senior citizens group at Jewish Community Center. She was an avid gardener, proud of her flowers and crops. Fishing was so important to her that she even went ice fishing after a long day at work. Alice loved being with her family and pet cat, but may be best remembered for her ready smile and her devotion to her friends. Survivors include daughter, Theresa (Marvin H.) Adams; daughter-in-law, Judith Husi; eight grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Alice was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sister, Wilma Riley; son, James Wm. Husi II; grandsons, Thomas Husi and Marvin E. Adams and great granddaughter, Brittany Adams. Special thanks to the staff at Cor Maria Center and Hospice Care of America. Funeral ceremonies will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 6, 2010 in McCorkle Funeral Home, 767 N Blackhawk Blvd, Rockton, Illinois with Reverend Dan Herman of Old Stone United Church of Christ officiating. Burial in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to time of service Saturday.