MaryLou Johnson, 95, of Elmhurst, IL, passed away on December 7, 2024. MaryLou was born on July 25, 1929, in Charlevoix, MI, to Floyd & Mary Black.
She was a loving wife to Richard, who preceded her in death in 2011. Her legacy of love for family, home, and faith continues through her daughters, Debra (Kurt) Palmer, Linda (Michael) Nejman, and Susan (Steven) Eshelman.
MaryLou was a grandmother to Rebecca (Graham), Elizabeth, Daniel (Lida), David (Ann), Jason (Alana), Nicholas (Natalka), Nathaniel, Melinda (Hassan), and Mary (Matt); and 17 great-grandchildren.
She was skilled in the art of cooking and homemaking, creating meals and memories that her family will treasure forever including Christmas cookies, apple pies, and birthday lunches with her grandchildren.
MaryLou was an involved member of the Yorkfield Presbyterian Church.
Her family will welcome friends and loved ones to celebrate MaryLou’s life on Saturday, December 21, 2024, with a visitation at 10:00 a.m. with a service to follow at 11:00 a.m. at Yorkfield Presbyterian Church, 1099 S. York Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126. MaryLou will be laid to rest at St. Mary Cemetery in Elmhurst.
Donations may be made to Yorkfield Presbyterian Church – Deacon Fund.
For service information contact Elmhurst Community Funeral Home – THE AHLGRIM CHAPEL at ElmhurstFH.com.
