Ina Johnson

Ina G. Johnson, 103, of Rockford, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020. Born March 1, 1917, in Corning, AR, the daughter of Onnie and Callie (Brannum) Chappell. Educated in Rockford schools and lived in Rockford since childhood. Married Arvid R. Johnson on October 6, 1935, in Belvidere. They enjoyed 47 years of marriage until his passing on January 6, 1983. Later married Harry C. Jarl on August 29, 1987, until he passed on June 16, 1991. Member of Grace Lutheran Church. Former member of Highland Hospital Pink Lady Club and the Highland Hospital Auxiliary. Ina was a wonderful homemaker who loved to cook and eat. She volunteered at church to serve funeral luncheons and served Meals on Wheels. Ina enjoyed spending time at the lake with family and going on boat rides. She remained active in her later years, exercising every day and taking walks around the block until she was 102. Survivors include two daughters, Kathleen (Gerald) Hammer and Janice (David Stotler) Carlson; grandchildren, Terry (Deborah) Hammer, Sherry (Gil) Knutson, Kerry (Marcey) Hammer, Tracie (Edward) Hadac, Todd (Kathy) Johnson, Tadd (Tracy) Johnson, Troy Johnson, Kim Johnson, Holly (Nick) Bartholomew, Jill (Greg) Brust, Barbara (Kim) Unger, Brenda (Gary) Ross; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and special niece, Linda Chavez. Predeceased by her husbands; son, Ronald Johnson; grandson, Mark Hammer; and sister, Zetta.

Private family services will be streamed live on the Delehanty Funeral Home Facebook page at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, November 28, 2020. Burial in Scandinavian Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Grace Lutheran Church, Loves Park, or Salvation Army.