Caroline Johnson

Caroline Johnson (nee Persinger), 78 of Vermilion, died Sunday, October 5, 2003 at the home of her son in Vermilion after a 1 month illness. She was born May 23, 1925 in Marion, Ohio. She was a member of the United Church of Christ Congregational, Vermilion,and the North Central REACT, a citizen's band watchdog club. She was an avid Bingo player and enjoyed baking. Survivors include her daughter, Dawn Johnson of Langsville, OH sons, William M. Johnson, III and Todd Johnson both of Vermilion; 9 grandchildren; 1 great grand child ; sisters, Helen Schwaz of Lorain, and Nilah Travis of Elyria; Half Brothers, Richard Persinger of New Bloomington, OH , George Persinger of Florida, William Persinger of LaRue, OH, Tom Persinger of Marion, OH; Half Sisters, Geneva Manring of Iberia, OH , Barbara Morgan of Marion, OH , Dorothy Hughes of Marion, OH, Miriam Reed of Marion, OH, Shirley Scheitler of Warsaw, OH. Preceding her in death were her husband, William Mark Johnson, Jr., September 24, 2003, parents, Claude and Nora (nee Yount) Persinger; a son, half sister, Betty Arndt, half brother, Junior, and 2 brothers, Gerald and Robert. A memorial service will be held Monday, October 13, 2003 at 11 am at the United Church of Christ Congregational, 990 State Street, Vermilion. The Reverend Wendall Brooker, pastor, will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made the the United Church of Christ, 990 State Street, Vermilion, Ohio 44089. Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South St. Vermilion, Ohio 44089.