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Details: I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith. II Timothy 4:7 Thus Irving Leo Johnson passed into the Lord’s presence on February 18, 2009 at the age of 92. He was born in Wren, Ohio July 6, 1916 of parents John and Pearl, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Zearl (Shirley) and Kenneth (Thelma) and one sister, Zelma. Pastor ‘J’ or ‘PJ’ as he was affectionally known by kids and parishioners alike, graduated from Wren High School, attended and graduated from Moody Bible Institute. He also received some training at Trinity Seminary, which was then located in Chicago. He became a student Minister at Wayside Mission now known as Northside Bible Church. There he met LaVerne Fechner whom he married June 21, 1941. They became the parents of two sons, Dr. David Johnson of Okemas, MI and Darren Gilbert, who preceded him in death at the age of two. He served as Pastor of Yamp Congregational Christian Church, returning from there to again Pastor Northside Mission for six years. From there he moved to Rice Lake, WI where he was Pastor of the Maranatha Free Church for ten years. This ministry included a Sunday morning radio ministry as well as work among the Indian Trails in that area. Upon completion of that ministry he returned to Chicago area to Pastor the Evangelical Free Church in Evanston, IL. Loving to work with boys and girls, he became the Director of Activities at Lydia Children’s Home in Chicago where he spent six years. While there he became acquainted with the Salem Evangelical Free Church of Chicago and managed their Mission Home for some years. While in this ministry he met Mr. Bill Dillon. Together they organized what is now Inner City Impact which touches the lives of many inner city kids. There he led the Awanas game floor for many years. The kids loved him and nicknamed him ‘PJ’. Some of those kids have turned into fine young men leading productive lives in the Chicago land area. He became involved with the Des Plaines Bible Church and carried on the Awanas ministry there. Upon retiring in Kenosha, he was again involved with the Northside Bible Church, also helping his wife care for her parents for 5 years. Stricken with diabetes and other disabilities he has resided at Woodstock Nursing home since 2004. Pastor ‘J’ is survived by his wife of 68 years, one son, Dr. David Johnson, one grandson Benjamin David (Julia) and one granddaughter, Rachel (Scott). Two great grandsons, Kenny (Rachel) and Blake (Ben) and one great granddaughter Kylie (Rachel). Two nieces, Carol and Anita and two Nephews, Byron and Malcolm. Also many friends and parishioners who became believers through his various ministries. We want to thank all the caregivers at Woodstock, their love and concern were evedent in his care. Our thanks to Dr. Buemcamino who cared for his physical needs these many years and became a trusted friend. Our thoughts to Rev. Justin L. Silvius for all his spiritual encouragement and for his many visits, also to our own Pastor Rev. Gary Gliddn for his faithful caring. In lieu of flowers memorials gifts may be given to the Northside Bible Church and Inner City Impact of Chicago. We will miss him, but know he has graduated to his eternal home in glory. Irving Leo Johnson 1916 — 2009 Pastor Irving L Johnson 92 of Kenosha went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday Feb 18 2009 at Woodstock Nursing Home Bom July 6 1916 in Wren Ohio he was the son of John and Pearl (Harker) Johnson He was educated in the schools of Wren Ohio and was a Graduate of Moody Bible Institute and Trinity CoUege in Chicago m On June 21 1941 Irving married LaVeme Fechner in Chicago HI and spent over" 67 years together serving the Lord Pastor Johnson served as Pastor to Lydia ChUdren’s Home Chicago HI 1st Congregational Church Yampa Colorado Evanston Free Church Evanston HI Rice Lake Evangelical Free Church Rice Lake Wis and most recently He served at Northside Bible Church here in Kenosha He enjoyed woodworking flowers and working in his garden Left to cherish the memory of Irving is his wife son David I Johnson of Oke-mas Mich two grandchUdren and two great grandchUdren He was preceded in death by his parents one son Darran GUbert Johnson two brothers Zearl and Kenneth and one sister Zelma Visitation for Pastor Johnson wiU be Friday Feb 20 2009 at Northside Bible Church (1600-37th Street) from 4 pm to 6:30 pm with a service to foUow at 6:30 pm WeU done good and faithful servant Kenosha Funeral Services 8226-Sheridan Rd Kenosha WI 53143 262-652-1943 On line condolences at WWW.kenosha-Funeral-services.com
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