Joanne E. Johnson, 90, a resident of Hainesville, IL, passed away August 16, 2026 at her home.  She was born September 9, 1935 in Chicago, IL to Johann Heinrich "Henry" and Sophia Maria (nee: Niederquell) Franz.

Joanne is survived by her children Laura Evans-Spectre, Rachel Brand, Scott (Gracie) Johnson, Tina Johansson-Long, and Tim (Janet) Johnson, her grandchildren Susan (Don) Colwell, Kortney Spectre, Drake Spectre, Zora (Steve) Wasil, Vance (Sheila) Wollmuth, Caleb (Melissa) Johnson, Cameron Johnson, Zoe Johnson, Nina Swiech, Kaitlyn Johnson, and Jimmy Johnson, and her 11 great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Erland Johnson, and her 12 brothers and sisters.

All funeral arrangements were held privately and entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.