Gladys M. Greenfield Johnson Obituary (1920 - 2011)

Gladys M. Greenfield Johnson, 90, Rockton, Illinois died peacefully surrounded by her loving family at 10:15 a.m., Friday, May 6, 2011 in North Pointe Terrace. Born November 15, 1920 in Oregon, Wisconsin, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin and Lillian (Christiansen) Haynes. Married Harland E. Greenfield in Beloit, Wisconsin. He died in 1965, she then married Charles E. Johnson in Rockton, Illinois. After Harland died, she worked in the kitchen at Kinnikinnick Grade School and then did volunteer work at Beloit Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Old Stone United Church of Christ and a charter member of Roscoe Credo Club. She was a former member of the PTA and was active in many of the children’s school activities. She loved playing cards with friends and her lake property. Charles’ pet name for her was “Cookie”. Survivors include sons Edwin (Sharon) Greenfield, Marathon, Florida and Bob (Sheri) Greenfield, Rockton, Illinois; many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; son-in-law Bob McCartney, Rockton, Illinois; daughter-in-law Linda Greenfield, Roscoe, Illinois; sister Ruth (Steve) Carlson, Beloit, Wisconsin; brother Bud (Addie) Haynes, Roscoe, Illinois and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, son Gary, daughter Judy, grandson Jonah, two sisters and two brothers. Memorial Ceremonies will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 21, 2011 in Old Stone United Church of Christ, 101 East Union, Rockton, Illinois with Pastor Dan Herman officiating and Ed Greenfield co-officating. Final resting place will be Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens, South Beloit, Illinois. McCorkle Funeral Home, 767 N Blackhawk Blvd, Rockton, Illinois assisted the family. Visitation will be at the church from 10:00 to time of service Saturday, May 21. A memorial has been established.