Ronald Wayne “Uncle Ron” Johnson, 80, of Sycamore, IL passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023 with his great niece by his side. He was born on March 12, 1943 in Sandwich, IL the son of Clarence and Evelyn (Ward) Johnson. He was a member of the St. Petrie Lutheran Church in rural Leland, IL. Ron was a proud member of the U.S. Army serving from 1964-1967. He worked at Northern Illinois University for several years. During his retirement he helped transport cars for Brad Manning of DeKalb, IL. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Ron is survived by several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great great-nieces, and nephews, as well as many close friends.
His is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Sara Taylor and Helen Johnson-Cox and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk, IL with a memorial service to follow at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Gerald Steele officiating. Burial will follow at Baker Cemetery in rural Leland, IL. For more information or to sign the online guestbook go to
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Turner-Eighner Funeral Homes
13160 W. Rt 34 ~ P.O. Box 404
Somonauk, IL 60552
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