Nancy Johnson

St. Joseph, IL - Nancy Johnson, 70, of Saint Joseph, IL passed away on Monday, December 19 , 2022 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL, surrounded by her loving family.

Nancy will always be remembered for her courage during her battles with breast and lung cancer. A special thank you to Dr. Kendrith Rowland and the staff at the Mills Breast Cancer Institute and Carle Foundation Hospital for their special care and treatment through her struggles.

Nancy was born October 28, 1952, the daughter of Robert and Winifred (Zander) Campbell in Danville. She graduated from Oakwood High School in 1970. On May 16, 2002, she married Marvin J. Johnson in Danville.

Nancy is survived by her husband, Marvin; son, Joe (Heather) Carpenter of Bismarck; daughter, Beth (Jason) LeSure of Springfield; granddaughters, Bailey (Nick) Boland, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Carissa (Devin) Smith of Danville, Kayla and Layna LeSure of Springfield.

She is survived by her in-laws, Randell (Lorinda) Johnson of Rankin, Marlys Johnson of Gifford, Teresa Rademacher of Gifford, and Gene (Beulah) Severins of Thomasboro. Additionally, she is survived by her Aunt, Ruthie (Bob) Harrison, Uncle Raymond Thompson and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents, Elmer and Mildred Zander, James and Devora Campbell; brother, David Campbell; sister-in-law, Carol Severins and brother-in-law, Randy (Rock) Rademacher.

Early in her working career Nancy was employed by the Commercial News and later co-owned Carpenters Wrecker Service. She began her banking career with CIB Bank until retiring in 2014 from Gifford State Bank.

Nancy loved spending time with her family, especially her children and grandchildren, who were her whole world. She is fondly remembered for her love of playing the piano and teaching others how to play as well. She loved baking and leaves behind cherished family traditions of making her infamous Christmas sugar cookies for family decorating and dough-stealing mischief. She was very creative and crafty and loved sewing, especially her childrens Halloween costumes. Nancy was known for her love of the water and beach, where special memories were made with family and friends.

A Celebration of Life for Nancy Johnson will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 3940 N. Vermilion St., Danville, IL 61834. Pastor James Blue will officiate. Burial will follow at Kopmann Cemetery in Royal, IL. Visitation will be held from 9-11 AM prior to the service on Tuesday, also at Sunset in Danville.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorials to be made to the Mills Breast Cancer Institute, 509 West University Ave., Urbana, IL 61801.

Please join Nancys family in sharing memories, photos, and videos on her Tribute Wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com

Services Visitation Tuesday December 27, 2022 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Il 61834 Celebration of Life Tuesday December 27, 2022 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Il 61834