Elizabeth "Bette" Johnson
Of Arlington Heights
Elizabeth "Bette" Johnson, a 60 year resident of
Arlington Heights, was born on November 5, 1926
in Latrobe, PA to Matthew and Elizabeth (nee
Fleming) Whalen. She died Monday, June 17, 2013
at JourneyCare Hospice in Barrington.
Before retiring Mrs. Johnson worked as a baker
for Elementary School District #25 at Thomas
Middle School for many years. She was a lifelong
member of St. James Church, an avid Bingo
player, joke teller and she participated in
several card clubs. Her family and family
gatherings were the most important thing in her
life.
Bette is survived by her children Suzann
Johnson-Hollar, Richard Johnson and Virginia
"Ginger" (Jim) Fulara; her grandchildren, Lauri
(Magnus) Kriva-Wedhammar, Samantha Hartmann,
Allyson (John) McAuliffe, Kristen, Rachel and
Jennifer Fulara; her great grandsons Mason and
Axl and her Sister, Virginia Whalen.
She was preceded in death by her husband Bernard
“Pete” Johnson; her son John "Jack" Johnson, her
daughter, Constance "Connie" Johnson; her
parents; three sisters and one brother.
Visitation from 1:00 pm until time of Funeral
Service at 2:00 pm, Sunday, June 23, 2013 at
Glueckert Funeral Home Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington
Heights Road, (four blocks south of Palatine
rd.) Arlington Heights, Ill. Interment private.
In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates
Masses or contributions may be given to the
American Diabetes Association 55 E. Monroe
Street, # 3420 Chicago, IL 60603.
Glueckert Funeral Home
(847) 253-0168
1520 North Arlington Heights
Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60004