Michael D. Johnson

“You passed away so peacefully my dear brother, you sat on the beach enjoying beautiful Lake Michigan the weekend before you died, you even checked tornado off your bucket list as you said. Your children are raised and even got to meet your first grand baby. I'm so happy for you, and I am filled with tears of joy and sadness that you are on your way to give Jesus a big hug like you have given to so many of us who are left behind. I feel that God wanted you more than us with your untimely passing, you’re so lucky (or should I say blessed) that you are rid of the pain and sin that riddles this world. Do know that you will be missed by all of us and not easily forgotten BIG brother? I love you.” -Todd Johnson

Michael Douglas Johnson, 54, of Bringhurst, passed away on Monday September 5, 2016, at his home.

He was born on November 30, 1961, in Logansport, the son of Charles and Maureen (Reilley) Johnson.

Michael was a 1980 graduate of Carroll Jr./Sr. High School. He was a machinist at Vibcon, Head Custodian at Carroll Jr./Sr. High School, and also worked for Home Health Depot as a medical equipment installer. 

Michael attended Living Faith Church of the Brethren in Flora. He loved to restore antique clocks, fish, photography, landscaping and working in the yard. Michael loved spending time with his family and his new granddaughter.

He is survived by his children, Alex Johnson, of Cicero, Seth Johnson, of Cissna Park, IL, Riley Johnson, of Cicero, and Leslie Wright, and husband, Shawn, of Richmond; granddaughter, Norah Wright; brothers, David Johnson, of Camden, Phil Johnson and wife, Dawn, of Flora, and Todd Johnson and wife, Jeanna, of Bringhurst; and sister, Cheryl Shaffer.

Michael is preceded in death by brother-in-law, Todd Shaffer.

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 9, 2016, at the Living Faith Church of the Brethren in Flora, from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. Funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 10, 2016, at the church with Pastor Chris Gonzalez officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Lawn Cemetery. Memorials in Michael’s name may be made to the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be directed to www.gendafuneralhome.com.  Arrangements are entrusted to Genda Funeral Home Reinke Chapel.