Obituaries
Peoria – Anthony L. “Tony” Johnson, age 46 passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020, at his residence in Peoria, from sudden cardiac arrest and congestive heart failure.
Tony was born on July 10, 1973, in Peoria, IL, a son of Gary and Laureen (Dhaese) Johnson. He is survived by his daughter, Natalie Carol Johnson of Pekin, mother of Peoria, sister, Amie Haynes of Pekin, nieces Morgan, Sophia, and Emerson Haynes, all of Pekin, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Tony was preceded in death by his father and grandparents.
Tony was a 1992 Peoria Notre Dame graduate and 2002 University of Illinois, Springfield graduate. He was an Eagle Scout, a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, and a Mohammed Shriner member. Tony worked for Brewers Distributing, Reinhart Foods, Hawkeye Foods, Amcon Distributing, and most recently Lapari Foods. Tony was an avid hunter and enjoyed fishing. His favorite pastime was spending time with his daughter Natalie dining at Kouris, playing miniature golf, and watching Natalie perform at her extracurricular events. Additionally, Tony was a favorite among the friends he made at Whitey’s Tip Top.
A visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, January 23, 2020, at Wright & Salmon Mortuary. A Memorial Mass will be at 12 noon on Friday, January 24, 2020 at St. Bernard Catholic Church with a one hour prior visitation. Burial of cremains will follow at Hirstein Cemetery in Morton, IL.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Midwest Affiliate or Sophia’s Kitchen.
Friends may sign the online guestbook or send condolences at www.wrightandsalmon.com.
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