Shirley Anne Johnson

Shirley Anne Johnson, 81 of Pecatonica passed away Monday, September 15, 2008. Born October 24, 1926 in Aberdeen, SD, the daughter of Vincent and Laverne (Meyer) Lane. She married James Hollar, who predeceased her and later married Lawrence R. Johnson, who also predeceased her. Shirley loved her children and grandchildren more than anything in the world. She loved to read and loved to paint. She most recently finished a mural for her great-grandson Isaiah. She was looking forward to the newest great-grandchild that will be joining ""big brother"" Hunter. She also loved animals and nature. Other than her family, she was most proud of having worked at Rockford Housing Authority for many years and ended her career there as a manager of senior housing. Our hearts will always ache for her, but will always be able to know how very much she loved her family. Shirley is survived by her daughter Jody (Barry) Long, son Kevin (Kathy) Johnson, grandson Jakob (Rachelle) Fritz and great-grandson Isaiah, grandson Caleb (Nicole) Long and great-grandson Hunter and baby to be born within the next week. She greatly loved her two granddaughters Karissa and Kyla Johnson who brought her more joy than they will ever know. Grandma enjoyed spending time with the girls, especially watching Karissa play the flute and Kyla dance around. Also survived by grandsons Eric and James Hollar. She was predeceased by her first and second husbands, her son Patrick Hollar and granddaughter Jennifer Fritz. As part of Shirleys final wishes, she made the decision to donate her organs through the Gift of Hope, passing on the gift of life. Memorial Service will be Friday, September 19, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Riverside Chapel, 3910 N. Rockton Ave. with the Rev. Dr. William R. Kerr, Sr. officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of the Service. Memorials can be made to the family and will be established at a later date. To