Irene Jacqueline Johnson

Irene J. Johnson, 56 passed away September 21, 2019 at Amita St. Mary’s Hospital (Kankakee) and became our Guardian Angel. Irene was born January 18th, 1963 to Clifton and Bernice Bolar Johnson. Irene was employed with Jaffe Drugs (Big 4 and Court St.) until she became ill. Irene enjoyed laughing and spending time with family as well as retail therapy. Irene leaves behind her father Clifton (Evelyn)Johnson and a special friend Carl D. Walker Sr. Irene was the Loving mother and a Loving mother figure to Kenneth L. Johnson, Kimberly (Elton) Jackson, Henry (Deanna) Wilkes, Irene Wilkes, Cory (Lisa) Walker, Jacqueline D. Walker, and Carl D. Walker Jr. Irene cherished and loved all her grandkids dearly. Irene was a loving sibling to Annie Johnson, Marie Jones, Clifton (Donyelle) Johnson, May (Carl) Bradley, Adrienne Franklin, Rodney (DeNarda) Johnson, Brandon (Lakeisha) Johnson. Irene is preceded in death by her Mother Bernice Bolar Johnson and several other family members whom she loved dearly. There will be a “Celebration of Life” hosted by family at Beckman Park Fieldhouse Saturday September 28th 11AM-3PM.