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