Diane E. Johnson Obituary (1949 - 2011)

Diane E. Johnson, 62 of Shirland, IL d died at 10:53 pm. Saturday, February 12, 2011 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. She was born January 29, 1949 in Soldiers Grove, WI the daughter of Kenneth and June (Copus) Wines. She graduated from Shirland High School and attended Hononegah High School. Diane married Dennis R. Johnson in Beloit, WI on December 18, 1965. She was member of Shirland Fireman’s Auxillary. Diane had a deep love for her children, grandchildren, close family and friends. She would spend hours a day watching the birds outside her house. She spent countless hours in her garden and enjoyed camping. Survivors include her husband Dennis R. Johnson of Shirland, IL; Daughter Diana (Jason) Ovist of Beloit, WI; Sons Del (Leanne) Johnson of Shirland, IL, Dwight (Jeanine) Johnson of Roscoe, IL; Grandchildren Kelsie Duzan-Ovist, Courtney and Corbin Ovist, Parker and Alia Johnson, Kylee Johnson, Tavis and Teagan Towns; sister Helen (Larry) Radant of Roscoe, IL, Brother William (Deborah) Wines, Sr., sisters Mary (John Sr.) Harris all of Shirland, IL, Robin (William) Gesell of South Beloit, IL, brother Kevin Wines of Brodhead, WI; several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents and brother Kenneth Wines, Jr. Graveside ceremonies to be held at 11:00 am Thursday February 17, 2011 in Shirland Township Cemetery in rural Shirland, IL with Nancy Moate officiating. A visitation will be held at McCorkle Funeral Home 767 N Blackhawk Blvd Rockton, IL from 5:00 to 8:00 pm Wednesday. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to the family in Diane’s name at POB 114 Shirland, IL 61080.