Rochelle

Kenneth D. Johnson, 83, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2016 in Rockford, Illinois. Kenny was born December 19, 1932 in Milan Township, IL to Walter E. and Hazel (Berg) Johnson. Kenny proudly served in the US Army. He married Shirley Ann Herrmann on January 23, 1983 at the First Presbyterian Church of Rochelle. He owned and operated Berg Electric from 1971 to 1984 and then Berg Johnson Electric from 1984 to 1999. Kenny enjoyed working and continued helping his sons until he recently became ill. He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed golfing.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Shirley, on February 17, 2007.

Kenny is survived by his three children: Doug (Kelly) Johnson, Dorie (Mike) Golt and Kyle (Lisa) Johnson all of Rochelle; four step-children: Denny Herrmann of Rochelle, Darrell Herrmann of Steward, Dave Herrmann of Steward and Dawn (Norm) Jenkins of Rochelle; two brothers: Vernon (Carol) Johnson of Steward and Glen (Ginger) Johnson of Sycamore; ten grandchildren: Ali, Eric, Jennifer, Taylor, Ally, Sam, Haley, Ryan, Zach and Brooke and two great-grandchildren: Parker and Rhett.

The visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M., Monday, April 11, 2016 at the Unger-Horner Funeral Home, 400 N. 6th St., Rochelle. The funeral will be at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, April 12 at the First Presbyterian Church, 1100 Calvin Road, Rochelle with Rev. Dr. James Tilley officiating. Entombment will follow the service at Lawnridge Mausoleum in Rochelle with military honors by the Eastern Lee-Ogle Honor Guard. Memorials may be made to American Lung Association. Visit www.ungerhorner.com to sign the online guest book.