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Obituary- Johnson, Ruth

Ruth E. Johnson
Ruth E. Johnson passed away Thursday, January 18,2018 in Crystal Lake, IL. She was born February 18,1918 in Topeka, KS to Walter and Edna (nee Hartzell) Salley.

Ruth graduated from Kansas State College in 1941; she taught school at Axtell, KS and was a county extension agent in Chase County before she married Gaylord G. Johnson on May 27,1945. He preceded her in death on January 23,1991.

They moved from the Blue Valley in 1960 to the farm near Silver Lake where Ruth grew up. She was active in 4-H and extension work and the Silver Lake United Methodist Church. Ruth was a strong advocate for the developmentally disabled and served as a board member of TARC, Sheltered Living quality assurance, and Independent Support Services (ISS).

She is survived by her daughter, Susan S. (Chris) Peterson; her son, Steven G. Johnson; her grandchildren, Erik (Alison) Peterson and Kate (Chris) Formas; and her great grandchildren, Jayna and Matthew Formas, and Kaden Peterson.

A memorial celebrating her life will be held at a later date in Silver Lake.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Silver Lake United Methodist Church, 204 Madore, Silver Lake, KS 66539, TARC Day Services, 2701SW Randolph, Topeka, KS 66611, the Greater Illinois Multiple Sclerosis Society, 525 W. Monroe SL, Ste 1510, Chicago, IL 60661, or Journeycare Hospice, 405 Lake Zurich Rd., Barrington, IL 60010.

For information, please call Davenport Family Funeral Home 815-459-3411. Online condolences can be given at www. davenportfamily.com.