Springfield - Judith Ann Johnson, 64, passed onto her heavenly home Wednesday, October 24, 2007.

Judith graduated from Lanphier High School.  She worked most of her life at the State of Illinois, retiring after 33 years of service.

Judith was preceded in death by her parents, Tony and Mildred Kosavich and a sister, Donna Kittell.  She is survived by her children, Jeff Johnson of Riverton and Cindy (husband, Richard) Kienlen of Oklahoma City; grandsons, Anthony (wife, Samantha) Kienlen of Fort Drum, NY, and Steven Kienlan of Oklahoma City; sisters, Toni Kosavich of Lancaster, Pa., and Marlene Noble of Moore, OK; many nieces and nephews, her loyal companion, Gypsy; and her friend and ex-husband, Dean Johnson.

Judth fought a long battle against cancer.  Words cannot express the heartfelt gratitude to all those who helped her through this difficult time.  We found so much love and caring in such a stressful time.  Thank you, Debbie Carroll, for being such a good "daughter."

Services will be at 1:PM Saturday, October 27, 2007, at Springfield Church of Christ, with the Rev. John Price officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Springfield Church of Christ, 3253 S. Fourth St., Springfield, IL 62703

Wilson Park Funeral Home in Rochester is in charge of arrangements.