Obituaries

Lincolnshire Obituary: Eugene "Babe" Johnson, 96

A memorial service will be held Friday in Wilmette.

The following obituary is courtesy of Kelley and Spalding Funeral Home and Crematory.

Eugene Johnson, age 96 of Lincolnshire. Beloved husband of the late Florence, nee John. Wonderful and devoted father of Bruce, Peter (Beth), Joan and the late Mark. Adored Pop- Pop of Jeff (Kira), Timothy (Sarah), Christopher, Susan (Max), Anna, Erik, Laura, Mark, Megan and Brian. Cherished Pop -pop of great-grand children Maeve, Nat, Otto, Owen and Hannah and Emmons.. His friendly demeanor and generous spirit will be missed by all. A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Friday December 4, 2015 at Winnetka Covenant Church. 1200 Hibbard Road, Wilmette, Illinois. Interment private. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to TEAM-USA, 400 South Main Place, Carol Stream, IL 60188. For more funeral info or directions please call Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home at (847) 831-4260

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