Adeline Johnson, 73, the dear wife of Arthur Johnson, left his side on February 21, 2009 to be with her savior. Adeline and Arthur were married October 10, 1977. She was surrounded by those who loved and cared for her as she loved and cared for them. Adeline was born on September 15, 1935.
Adeline was a member of the Oneida Assembly of God and was dedicated to her friends, family, and her church. She and Art loved to spend time visiting, eating out and attending events at their church. She worked hard her entire life to raise her family and enjoyed having them visit. She liked to laugh and joke with everyone and shared her sense of humor lovingly. Her smile and laughter will be greatly missed by all who know and love her.
She leaves at her home, her husband Arthur, and granddaughter Sara. Adeline is further survived by her children; Ron and Susan Melchert, Tim and Debbie Melchert, Mike and Patty Melchert, Frank and Liane Melchert, George (Kim) Melchert, her daughters; Beverly Allen and Jerald Denny, Teresa (Steve) Polar, Molly and daughters in law; Debbie Melchert and Elaine Shepard. Her Stepsons, Edwin and Jenny Johnson, and David and Nancy Johnson. Adeline is further survived by her sister Ruth Harding, and brother, Dixon Skenandore. She is further survived by 37 grandchildren, and 42 great grandchildren, and family and friends.
She will be joining her sons in heaven, who preceded her in death; Larry, Roger, and Chris Melchert, and their father Raymond Melchert, and stepson Raymond Johnson. She will also be greeted in heaven by her parents, Louise and Elias James Skenandore, and her brothers and sisters, Henry, Tom, DeGuy, Hansen, and Chancey, Nancy Metoxen, Alvira Green, Angeline Powless, Jeanette Doxtator, and Jane Skenandore.
Friends may call at the RYAN FUNERAL HOME 305 N. Tenth Street De Pere from 4 8pm Wednesday, with the Oneida Hymn Singers at 6:30pm and a parish prayer service at 7pm. Visitation will continue after 9am Thursday at WOODLAND WORSHIP CENTER 760 Airport Dr. Oneida until time of service at 11am with Pastor Lonnie Johnson officiating. Burial to follow in the Oneida Assembly of God Cemetery. Please go to www.ryanfh.com to express online condolences to the family.
The family would like to thank everyone for the care given to Adeline as she prepared for her journey. A special thanks to the caregivers and staff at St. Vincent Hospital, St. Vincent Dialysis, Unity Hospice and everyone who prayed, visited and sang the Oneida hymns for her.