Ramona K. Johnson

Ramona K. ""Mona"" Johnson, 86 of Rockford passed away Friday, February 22, 2008. Born July 18, 1921 in Fairmont, MN the daughter of Emmanuel and Anne (Knudsen) Nielsen. She married Willard Johnson in Chicago. He predeceased her on December 23, 2004. Mona was a caregiver for many Rockford area children. She also loved dogs and raised Poodles and Yorkshire Terriers. In Chicago, Ramona worked for the Sisters at St. Killian Catholic Church and also worked at the Palmer House Hotel. Ramona is survived by her grandchildren Christopher, Jennifer, James ""Jamie"" Johnson and one great grandson. Siblings Betty Akers, Laura Mercanti and George Nielsen. Mona is also survived by numerous loving nieces, nephews and special friends. The Olson and Lake families had the opportunity to spend many loving moments with Mona. Predeceased by her parents, husband and children Jefferey W. and James R. Johnson. Her twin brother Rignald ""Reggie"" , brothers Earl, Adolph and Barney. Following Monas death, her sister Una Arnbal died one day later. Special thanks to her special friends and the staff at Anam Care and River Bluff. The family would also like to extend thanks to Van Mader, Alden Alma Nelson and St. Annes Center. Funeral Service will be Saturday, March 1, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. in Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Riverside Chapel, 3910 N. Rockton Ave., with a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Interment will follow in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the family. To