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Gail Johnson

Gail Johnson

1952 - 2020

Gail

was born on May 27th, 1952
and passed away on November 16th, 2020 at the age of 68
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Gail Kathleen Johnson, 68, of Rockton, IL died 6:30 a.m., Monday, November 16, 2020 in Mercy Health Hospital after a brief illness. She was born May 27, 1952 in Beloit, WI the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. W. Dale and Dawn R. (Nelson) Scott. She attended and graduated from Shirland Elementary School and Hononegah High School in 1970. Graduated from Illinois State University and St. Xaiver University with a Masters Degree. Gail retired as the Kindergarten teacher from Rockton School District in 2014. Member of Rockton United Methodist Church, where she was active in various groups; Member of Board of Education Rockton School District. Survivors include: Husband Jim; three step-daughters Dawn Johnson; Jenica (Brent) Ziese; Heather (Jason) Williams; grandchildren Derek Polzin; LauraMarie Polzin; Jay and Hunter Ziese; Corey Gunder; Ashley Gunder; Memphis Moore; great grandson Lincoln Gunder; sisters Gloria (George Halvorsen; Gwen (Randy Campbell) Stook; brother Glenn (Kelly) Scott. Several Nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by parents. Private funeral ceremony will be held. Final resting place will be in Shirland Township Cemetery. McCorkle Funeral Home- Rockton Chapel assisted the family.

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Gail Johnson

May 27, 1952 ~ Nov. 16, 2020

Gail Kathleen Johnson, 68, of Rockton, IL died 6:30 a.m., Monday, November 16, 2020 in Mercy Health Hospital after a brief illness. She was born May 27, 1952 in Beloit, WI the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. W. Dale and Dawn R. (Nelson) Scott. She attended and graduated from Shirland Elementary School and Hononegah High School in 1970. Graduated from Illinois State University and St. Xaiver University with a Masters Degree. Gail retired as the Kindergarten teacher from Rockton School District in 2014. Member of Rockton United Methodist Church, where she was active in various groups; Member of Board of Education Rockton School District. Survivors include: Husband Jim; three step-daughters Dawn Johnson; Jenica (Brent) Ziese; Heather (Jason) Williams; grandchildren Derek Polzin; LauraMarie Polzin; Jay and Hunter Ziese; Corey Gunder; Ashley Gunder; Memphis Moore; great grandson Lincoln Gunder; sisters Gloria (George Halvorsen; Gwen (Randy Campbell) Stook; brother Glenn (Kelly) Scott. Several Nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by parents. Private funeral ceremony will be held. Final resting place will be in Shirland Township Cemetery. McCorkle Funeral Home- Rockton Chapel assisted the family.

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Gail, an exciting vivacious woman of many talents who generously shared them in church, education and throughout the community. We were blessed for her presence and will be missed. - Phyllis Peterson

Mrs. Johnson was inspiring as my kindergarten teacher and the most beautiful voice RUMC has ever seen. Your cheerful soul will be greatly missed. My thoughts go out to Jim and his family. Gabriella LeFevre - Gabriella LeFevre

Gail Johnson touched the lives of many people in the Rockton area and beyond! She was both of my daughter’s Kindergarten teacher, a strong leader of the RTA, and then the Rockton School Board, a faithful member of her church singing praises to her Savior, and my friend 😢. I have so many memories of this wonderful lady!!! She touched so many children’s lives as a teacher with her unique way of teaching and loving 💕on children! She was a teacher who truly cared about each individual child, and did whatever she could to help each one succeed! The music in her classroom! - her playing piano and singing with the children! The cooking she did with her students! - The Thanksgiving Feasts!🦃 And so much more! As a member of the school board I worked with Gail for twenty years, and saw her in many capacities. She truly put her heart and soul into all she did. I am certain she is hearing the words “Well Done Good and Faithful Servant” as she stands singing in the presence of her Savior! - Brenda Warren

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" I am so sorry to hear of Gail's passing. She was a dear friend all the years I worked with her in the Rockton School District. She was loved by all, especially her Kindergarten students! - Valerie Burke James"

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I'm so sorry for your loss, Mrs. Johnson was a very special person to us. She will be miss. - Tracy

I had the pleasure of working with Gail as a parent, board member and community member. She was a very talented and loving person who will be missed by all. Laura Neece - Laura Neece

Mrs Johnson was my kindergarten teacher. She was one of my most memorable and favorite teachers. I remember her teaching us to make English muffin pizzas, which I still make to this day. She was friends with my mother and i got to see her many times since kindergarten. She even made the came for my best friends wedding! She was a great teacher and friend and will be missed. - Julianne Torres

Gail accepted all of her students even the ones who were different than others. For that Gail thank you! And one of those different students said, "God needed singing angel!' She will be missed by the Rockton Community. Judy Cunningham - Judy Cunningham

Jim, I was so sorry to hear about Gail. We had so many fun times working together at RGS and she was a wonderful teacher and friend. She will be missed. You are in our prayers. Sue Eggum - Sue Eggum

I had the pleasure to work with Gail when my son was in kindergarten. She was a special teacher and always went the extra mile to make things fun for the kids. So many memories, leading the Halloween parade as the Queen, a real Thanksgiving dinner, complete with pies, playing the piano. She was a truly wonderful teacher. Prayers to Jim and the family. - Patty Valenti

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