Lloyd G. Johnson, 89, of Crystal Lake; World War II Vet

Lloyd G. Johnson, 89, of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully in his sleep Tuesday, April 24, 2013 at Centegra Hospital-McHenry.

He was born Feb. 15, 1924 in Chicago to Gustav and Hildagard (Bomgren) Johnson, immigrants from Sweden.

On October 14, 1950 he married Mary Lou Ehrke at the First United Methodist Church of Crystal Lake.

He was employed by Great American Insurance Company and Union Tank Car Co., Chicago, and later by Oak Manufacturing, retiring from there in 1984.

He served in the U.S. Army during WWII.

He was an avid gardener and took great pride in the wonderful vegetables he raised and shared with friends and neighbors.

He is survived by his daughter, Elaine (Pete) Velsko; his granddaughters, Amy Velsko; Alice (Olin) Raidmae; and his aunt, Alma Bowering.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou, and his parents.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 27, at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, 500 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Interment will be in Ringwood Cemetery.

Arrangements were entrusted to Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home. For information call the funeral home at 815-459-1760. Online condolences may be made at www.querhammerandflagg.com.