Michael Hugh Johnson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Princeton – Michael Hugh Johnson 70, of Princeton, IL, passed away at 9:47 a.m. on February 21, 2020 at his home in Princeton, surrounded by his loved ones. Michael known as Mike was born in Spring Valley, IL on March 2, 1949 the son of Elmer C. and Phyllis A. (Johnson) Johnson. He graduated from Princeton High School and attended Illinois Valley Community College. He married Mary Ann Dall on November 11, 1972. He was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. He served with the 519th Military Intelligence Battalion and later in Heidelberg, Germany with the Headquarters, United States Army Europe, serving as Intelligence Specialist on the Czechoslovakian Army. He was a member of the IBEW Local 51 and was an employee of Illinois Power/Dynegy Midwest Generation’s Hennepin Power Station. Mike was a long time collector/historian of World War One, giving presentations on Bureau County WWI history to local school and organizations. He donated his military uniform to the Princeton Museum where it’s been proudly displayed for years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was a proud American and a hero to many that knew him. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Mary Ann Johnson of Princeton; two sons, Mark (Susan) Johnson of Tiskilwa and Michael (Krisi) Johnson of Princeton; six grandchildren; his mother, Phyllis A. Johnson; two brothers and two sisters. Mike is preceded in death by his father, Elmer C. Johnson, his grandparents and one sister. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society or donor’s choice. A visitation for Mike will be held on Friday, March 6, 2020 at Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. & Monuments from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Prior to services Full Military Rites will be given at Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. & Monuments. Services will be held on Friday, March 6, 2020 at Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. & Monuments at after military rites, officiated by Father Daniel Gifford. Cremation rites accorded. A private burial will be held at a later date and time. Online condolences may be left at www.norbergfh.com Arrangements by Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. & Monuments.

Michael Hugh Johnson

March 2, 1949 - February 21, 2020