Alice M. Johnson, 89 of Belvidere, IL passed away Friday, February 13, 2015 in Maple Crest Care Centre in Belvidere. Alice was born August 1, 1925 in Belvidere, IL, daughter of Reuben N. and Margaret H. (Haines) Widell. She graduated from Belvidere High School and attended Rockford College. Alice married Sidney W. Johnson on May 12, 1944 in Oak Park, IL. She farmed along with Sid for many years. Alice worked for Parson's Casket Hardware. She was a member of Jefferson Prairie Lutheran Church where she was involved with the funeral committee, Women's Guild, and a bible study group. Alice was also a former member of Zion Lutheran Church in Belvidere. She was involved with the VFW Ladies Auxillary, American Legion Auxillary, Belvidere Women's Club and Boone County Historical Society. Alice loved to travel; she ventured to Europe, Alaska, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, and the Panama Canal. She enjoyed baking and loved family and friend gatherings.

Alice is loved and will be missed by her children, Ronald (Linda) Johnson of Spearfish, SD, Dana (Bill) Purvis of Rockford, IL, Terry (Kathi) Johnson of Hixson, TN, Randy Johnson of San Diego, CA; grandchildren, Marc Purvis, Nick, Tara, Hunter Johnson; great grandchildren, Cassidy, Cayla, Alyssa, Emma. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Sidney, and sister, Barbara Grimes.

Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Friday, March 13, 2015 at Jefferson Prairie Lutheran Church, 23184 Bergen Road, Poplar Grove, IL 61065 with Rev. Thomas Groth officiating. Memorial gathering will be held from 9:30 A.M. until the time of the service. Memorial contributions may be given to Jefferson Prairie Lutheran Church in Alice's name. To light a candle or share a condolence, please visit www.AndersonFCS.com