Racine – Sophia Anne Johnson, age 1; precious, cuddly, smiley & happy little princess of Samanatha Johnson and Samuel Johns; passed away unexpectedly on Thursday afternoon, June 5, 2014 in the emergency room of Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center.
Sophia was born in Racine on May 13, 2013. Always smiling and forever wanting to snuggle up, Sophia loved the activities & mischievous fun that all toddlers enjoy – especially watching Sponge Bob and hanging out with Grandma & Grandpa to watch the fast cars of NASCAR.
Surviving are her parents, Samanatha Johnson and Samuel Johns; grandparents, Bridget and David Neiman; Eileen Johns and Greg Johnson; great-grandparents, Daniel Neiman, Karen and Lennie Eells, Teresa Nelson and Scott Mathies; great-great-grandparents, Marvin & Phillis Gleason; and Gerry Radesky; aunts and uncles, Christine (Scott) Slater, James Johnson, Michelle Johnson, Nicholas Johnson, Danny Neiman and Charlize Neiman; many other special relatives and family friends – too numerous to mention by name.
Sophia was preceded in death by her grandpa, James Johnson; great-grandparents, Judy and Edward Nelson; and great-uncle, Danny Neiman.
Services remembering Sophia will be held in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 7:00 pm with Rev. John R. Dingman officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Tuesday from 5-7 pm. Interment will be in their family section of Graceland Cemetery, corner of Osborne & Graceland Blvds., on Wednesday morning, June 11th, at 11:00 am (please meet at cemetery gate by 11 am). In memory of Sophia, memorial contributions may be made to the Children’s Miracle Network.
“Time has taken me from you, although not very far. I’ll be watching through the sunshine and through the brightest star. I’ll be watching all of you, from the heavens up above. So take good care of each other and carry all my love. If you’re ever wondering where I am, here’s where you can start….take a look inside yourself – deep within your heart.”
Candy & Leif Peterson says
Bridget, We are friends of Heidi. So saddened by the loss of your beautiful granddaughter. She is , no doubt, a shining angel in heaven, still happy and carefree. Deepest sympathies on your loss.
Sheri Marchant says
We are so sorry for your loss a angel in heaven. I can’t even imagine the pain of loosing a child. I know heaven is great and she’s with Jesus and grandpa Jim and everyone else who left us. I’m sure God needed her . But I know as much as it hurts we will all be together again in heaven. I’m sorry I can’t be there for the funeral but your in my prayers and my thoughts. Love you guys Sheri Marchant