Loretta Johnson

Loretta B. Johnson, 70, of Rockford, IL, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020, in OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, Rockford.  Born April 4, 1950, in Rockford, the daughter of John and Doris (Schöenbein) Gerde.  Graduated from East High School, Rockford, Class of 1968, and earned her Associate Degree in business management.  Married Jon G. Johnson on August 1, 1980, in Portage, WI.  Employed by Freeland Industries in Portage for 34 years.  When she moved to Rockford, she was employed Cherry Valley Tool and most recently by Burpee Museum for 5 years in Rockford.  Loretta loved spending time with her family and friends.  She enjoyed laughs, playing horses, darts and being surrounded by the people she loved.  Survivors include her husband, Jon of Portage; daughter, Lisa Johnson of Denver, CO; brother, John Gerde; sister, Jacqueline “Jackie” (David) Casazza, both of Rockford; sisters-in-law, Laura Payne, Jr., and Lorene McMurray, both of Portage; many nieces and nephews.  Predeceased by her parents.

Services will be private.  Arrangements by Delehanty Funeral Home, Ltd., 401 River Lane, Loves Park, IL.  In lieu of flowers, memorials to a charity of choice.