Melanie My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing your Mom and Dad are together with the Lord.
Billie Louise Johnson

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Billie Louise Johnson, 95, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Sparta Community Hospital. She was born to William J. and Edna (Melville) McMichael on April 1, 1928, in Sparta, Illinois.
Louise graduated from Sparta Township High School in 1945. On October 15, 1949, she married C. Byron Johnson at Trinity United Presbyterian Church in Sparta. He preceded her in death.
Louise and Byron worked together for nearly 25 years as owners of Sparta Equipment Company. After their business closed, she was bookkeeper for MedStar Ambulance for 16 years.
Louise was a lifelong member of Trinity Presbyterian Church where she taught a high school Sunday School class for many years. She was an excellent seamstress and skilled knitter. As a schoolgirl, Louise often won prizes at the Randolph County Fair for her handwriting, which remained beautiful up to a few weeks before her passing.
She was preceded in death by her parents, infant brother William James, and husband, Byron.
Louise is survived by her daughter Melanie of Sparta; cousin Karen Burget of Swansea; nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
A memorial service for both Louise & Byron will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mill Creek School Preservation Fund or to the Emery Cemetery Association.
Heil-Schuessler & Sinn Funeral Home in Sparta, IL is in charge of arrangements.
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Janet Zeidler on 04/16/2023 at 10:31 pm
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Claudia Kerens on 04/17/2023 at 5:25 am
Melanie, Condolences and sympathies. Prayers for you and yours.
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Larry and Linda Henderson on 04/17/2023 at 6:31 am
Melanie, Larry and I are so sorry to hear this news. Our prayers are with you and the family.
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Gail Mcelroy on 04/17/2023 at 7:59 am
Melanie, we are sorry to see this news. The Weber family has always held your family in high regard and respect. Our love and prayers are with you now.
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Brenda on 04/17/2023 at 10:38 am
Our sincerest condolences, Melanie. We know this leaves a big hole in your heart. Love and prayers.
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Larry & Ann McGuire on 04/17/2023 at 8:10 am
Ann and I express our most sincere sympathies to you, Melanie. We know you have many fond memories to help comfort you in your time of sorrow.
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Doretta Alms on 04/17/2023 at 10:21 pm
Melanie, I am so sorry to hear your Mother passed away. My sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Lynne and Larry Vancil on 04/17/2023 at 9:02 am
Melanie you have our love and sympathy at this time. You have so many memories to carry in your heart. God Bless
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Christine Bowles on 04/17/2023 at 9:10 am
Melanie, we are so sorry to hear this. We are sending our love and prayers.
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Rebecca Richno on 04/17/2023 at 9:29 am
I loved taking care of your mom glad I got to wish her happy birthday n give her a big hug.. Im here if you need anything
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Teresa Ball on 04/17/2023 at 12:36 pm
I’m so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a wonderful lady whom I came to love very much!! She will be greatly missed praying for you. 💗🙏🙏
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Tim, Carol and Bethany Huddleston on 04/17/2023 at 10:58 am
We are so sorry for your loss! We are praying for you! Big hugs to you from us and a really big one from Bethany!
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Catherine V Raney on 04/18/2023 at 7:45 am
Melanie, my sincere sympathy for you in these difficult times. May God carry you through as you feel His comfort and peace. John 14:6
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Harry & Patti Henderson on 04/18/2023 at 6:54 am
Harry & I were sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She was a remarkable woman. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
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Midge, on 04/18/2023 at 2:43 pm
Mel, Sorry to read this about your Mother. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
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The Ashbrooks on 04/23/2023 at 9:36 pm
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Alan and I were so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother. You have our sympathy and we will be praying for you.
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Linda Boston on 04/29/2023 at 10:44 am
Melanie. I’m so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. What a wonderful lady she was. God Bless you my beautiful friend. Sending hugs and prayers for you and your family. 🙏
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Sincerely,
Linda Boston
Quincy, IL
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Melanie. I’m so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. What a wonderful lady she was. God Bless you my beautiful friend. Sending hugs and prayers for you and your family. 🙏
Sincerely,
Linda Boston
Quincy, IL
Mel,
Alan and I were so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother. You have our sympathy and we will be praying for you.
Love, Alan and Paulette Ashbrook
Mel, Sorry to read this about your Mother. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Harry & I were sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She was a remarkable woman. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
We are so sorry for your loss! We are praying for you! Big hugs to you from us and a really big one from Bethany!
Melanie, my sincere sympathy for you in these difficult times. May God carry you through as you feel His comfort and peace. John 14:6
I loved taking care of your mom glad I got to wish her happy birthday n give her a big hug.. Im here if you need anything
I’m so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a wonderful lady whom I came to love very much!! She will be greatly missed praying for you. 💗🙏🙏
Melanie, we are so sorry to hear this. We are sending our love and prayers.
Melanie you have our love and sympathy at this time. You have so many memories to carry in your heart. God Bless
Ann and I express our most sincere sympathies to you, Melanie. We know you have many fond memories to help comfort you in your time of sorrow.
May God Bless.
Melanie, I am so sorry to hear your Mother passed away. My sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you.
Melanie, we are sorry to see this news. The Weber family has always held your family in high regard and respect. Our love and prayers are with you now.
Our sincerest condolences, Melanie. We know this leaves a big hole in your heart. Love and prayers.
Eunice Atchison and Brenda Atchison Garris
Melanie, Larry and I are so sorry to hear this news. Our prayers are with you and the family.
Melanie, Condolences and sympathies. Prayers for you and yours.
Melanie My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing your Mom and Dad are together with the Lord.