Dorothy Bell Johnson

1923 - 2009

Dorothy Bell Johnson, 86, of Havana, passed away at Mason District Hospital in Havana at 9:45 a.m. on Monday, January 04, 2010. She was born September 12, 1923 in Peoria to Archie and Pansy Mayflower (Turner) VanDyke.

Mrs. Johnson is survived by two daughters, Edith (Dick) Bruder of Pekin and Viola (James Edward) Nituck of Corpus Christi, TX, one daughter-in-law, Marylinda Collins of Pekin as well as 13 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by sister, Doris Holmes and brother Buck Van Dyke, both of Kilbourne. She was preceded in death by her parents, and one son, Donald Collins.

Mrs. Johnson was of the Baptist faith. She had worked as a stitcher at Wolverine in Michigan for many years.  

Funeral services will be held at Hurley Funeral Home in Havana on Wednesday, January 6, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior to the services. Burial will follow the services at Kilbourne Cemetery.  Pastor Dave Byrd will officiate.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Havana Health Care Center. Online memorial messages may be left for the family at www.hurleyfh.com.

Hurley Funeral Home in Havana is in charge of arrangements.