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Obituary for Frances J. Johnston
PEORIA – Frances J. Johnston, 82, of Peoria passed away 2:35 p.m. Friday, March 25, 2016, at her residence.
Frances was born on Sept. 3, 1933, in Peoria to the late Michael and Jeanette (Hawley) Berchtold. She married Robert B. Johnston in 1965. He preceded her in death in May 1996.
She is survived by one brother, Howard (Jean) Berchtold of Davenport, Iowa; three nieces, Dru Kindred, Karen Berchtold, and Julie (Tony) Carballo; two nephews, Tim (Marty) Berchtold and Curt (Gina) Berchtold; great-nieces and nephews, Blake, Eric, Bob, Brian, Vince, Grace, Van, Nick, Jeremy, Beau, Sarah, Ava, Melissa, Nathan, Tyler, and Henry; stepdaughter, Robbie Johnston; stepson, Danny (Janet McGuire) Johnston; and four grandchildren, Katie, Leo, Kelly, and Brantley.
Frances worked in the business department at Equitable Life Assurance in Peoria for 22 years. Later she and her husband started American Financial Security Corporation.
She was a devoted volunteer at the Glen Oak Zoo, where she received the Community Service Award in 2000. She also volunteered for many years as an usher with the Peoria Civic Center A-Team. She and Bob were season ticket holders for Bradley basketball for many years.
A funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 31, 2016, at St. Thomas Catholic Church. Msgr. Jason Gray will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at Wright & Salmon Mortuary, with recitation of the Rosary at 4:45 p.m. An additional visitation will be 30 minutes prior to the Mass at the church. Burial will be in Springdale Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. Thomas Catholic Church or Peoria Zoo.
Friends may sign the online guestbook or send private condolences by logging onto www.wrightandsalmon.com.
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Frances was born on Sept. 3, 1933, in Peoria to the late Michael and Jeanette (Hawley) Berchtold. She married Robert B. Johnston in 1965. He preceded her in death in May 1996.
She is survived by one brother, Howard (Jean) Berchtold of Davenport, Iowa; three nieces, Dru Kindred, Karen Berchtold, and Julie (Tony) Carballo; two nephews, Tim (Marty) Berchtold and Curt (Gina) Berchtold; great-nieces and nephews, Blake, Eric, Bob, Brian, Vince, Grace, Van, Nick, Jeremy, Beau, Sarah, Ava, Melissa, Nathan, Tyler, and Henry; stepdaughter, Robbie Johnston; stepson, Danny (Janet McGuire) Johnston; and four grandchildren, Katie, Leo, Kelly, and Brantley.
Frances worked in the business department at Equitable Life Assurance in Peoria for 22 years. Later she and her husband started American Financial Security Corporation.
She was a devoted volunteer at the Glen Oak Zoo, where she received the Community Service Award in 2000. She also volunteered for many years as an usher with the Peoria Civic Center A-Team. She and Bob were season ticket holders for Bradley basketball for many years.
A funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 31, 2016, at St. Thomas Catholic Church. Msgr. Jason Gray will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at Wright & Salmon Mortuary, with recitation of the Rosary at 4:45 p.m. An additional visitation will be 30 minutes prior to the Mass at the church. Burial will be in Springdale Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. Thomas Catholic Church or Peoria Zoo.
Friends may sign the online guestbook or send private condolences by logging onto www.wrightandsalmon.com.
Previous Events
Visitation
Wednesday
30
Mar
5:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Wright & Salmon Mortuary
2416 N North St
Peoria, IL 61604
Recitation of the Rosary at 4:45 PM
Funeral Mass
Thursday
31
Mar
10:30 AM
St. Thomas Catholic Church
904 E Lake Ave
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
Visitation 30 minutes prior
Cemetery Details
Location
Springdale Cemetery
3014 N Prospect Rd
Peoria, IL 61603
Memorial Contribution
Peoria Zoo
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