The Shemwell Family

James A Johnson Obituary and Family Listing EDWARDSBURG, MI - James Arthur Johnson, 89 years old, of Eagle Lake, Edwardsburg, passed to his rest May 7, 2019 at Memorial Hospital, South Bend after a brief illness. He was born Jan. 15, 1930 in Mishawaka, IN, the son of Arthur William and Georgia Belle (Zellers) Johnson and has lived in the Michiana area all of his life. He was a graduate of Riley High School, South Bend. He was a member of the Indiana National Guard, retiring as a M/Sgt. Jim was married Dec. 5, 1970 in South Bend to Janice M. Kleinert, who survives along with a son, Josh (Mary Jo) Johnson of Edwardsburg and two grandchildren, Aidan and Maguire both of Edwardsburg. There are many nieces and nephews surviving. Family who have preceded in passing are his parents and his siblings, Patricia Borsodi, Judith Rhoades, Margaret Rose Johnson, Arthur W. Johnson, Jr., and Jack L. Johnson. Jim enjoyed working with the public. He was in auto sales with Gates in Mishawaka and Battjes and Naquin in Elkhart. Jim worked close to 50 years in the auto retail business. He was recognized as Man of the Year at an area Chevrolet dealership. He received Chevrolet's Legion of Leader Sales Award for 14 years, was a member of the Chevrolet Society of Sales Executives, and Chevrolet's Truck Honor Club and had earned Chevrolet's Truck Hall of Fame status. Gramps adored his grandchildren and loved attending all of their sporting events and was their #1 Fan. He was an avid Notre Dame football fan and enjoyed watching the games. Jim also coached local youth soccer for several years. His favorite past-times involved cars, boats, spending time on the water, and sitting on the front porch looking out onto the lake. He loved spending time with family and will be missed by many. Jim was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church and was actively involved with various functions through the years. Jim was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #14729. He enjoyed participating in many social events and received the Knight of the Year Award in 2017. Family and friends may gather on Sunday, May 12, 2019 from 5:00-7:00 PM at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 24832 US-12 East. The Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, May 13, 2019 at 10:00 AM at the church, where all may gather for one hour before the service. Officiating will be Father Bob Flickinger, Pastor. Interment will follow at Adamsville Cemetery. Memorial donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the church or to the Edwardsburg Food Pantry, both addressed to 24832 US-12 East, Edwardsburg, MI 49112. Arrangements are by the Paul E. Mayhew Funeral Home, Edwardsburg, MI. Published in South Bend Tribune on May 10, 2019 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/198983614/james-arthur-johnson

Arthur W Johnson Sr Obituary and Family Listing Arthur W. Johnson Sr. Sept. 15, 1906-Dec. 19, 1990 EDWARDSBURG Services for Arthur William Johnson Sr., 84, of 68523 Eagle Lake Road, who died early Wednesday morning in St. Joseph's Medical Center, South Bend, after an illness, will be at 11 am, Saturday at Paul E. Mayhew Funeral Home. Burial will be in Adamsville Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. Fri-day at the funeral home. Mr. Johnson retired after 30 years as a pattern marker for Clark Metal Last Co. Inc. of Mishawaka. While there, he designed the pattern for the boots for the first moonwalk by the astronauts and received a personal letter from President John F. Kennedy praising him for the design. He was born Sept. 15, 1906, in Momence, M, and moved to Edwardsburg in 1965 from Mishawaka. On April 27, 1927, in South Bend, he married Georgia B. Zellers. She died March 31, 1972. Surviving are two daughters, Patricia J. Borsodi of South Bend and Judith A. Rhodes of Mishawaka; three sons, James A, Jack L. and Arthur W. Jr., all of Edwardsburg; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Dorothy Weaver of Mishawaka, Evelyn Helmuth of South Bend and Marie Prairie of St. Ann, M. A daughter, Margaret Rose Johnson, died July 7, 1976. During the Depression, Mr. Johnson was a first lieutenant with Civilian Conservation Corps, the forerunner of the Indiana National Guard. Dur-ing the early 193011 and '40s, he man-aged the Waco Beach Pavilion on Lake Wawasee in Syracuse, and did the same at Palais Royale of South Bend during the dance band era. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/64808637/arthur_william_johnson

Judy Ann Rhodes (nee Johnson) Obituary and Family History Judy A. Rhodes Feb. 11, 1940 - Jan. 8, 2014 SOUTH BEND - Judy A. Rhodes, 73, died Wednesday, January 8, 2014. The Mishawaka native was born February 11, 1940, to Arthur & Georgia (Zellers) Johnson. Judy worked at various places over the years, but was devoted to her family and grandchildren. She was an avid Bingo player, and she enjoyed animals, especially watching the deer behind their home in Osceola. Judy was preceded in death by her parents & siblings, Margaret & Jack Johnson. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, David L. Rhodes, Sr.; her children, David L. (Jody) Rhodes, Jr. of South Bend, Georgia (Rockland) Mosby of Lakeridge, VA, Dawn (Wallace Yeakey) Rhodes of South Bend and Gregory Rhodes of Osceola; brothers, Jim (Janice) Johnson of Edwardsburg MI, Arthur Johnson, Jr. of Mishawaka; sister, Patricia Borsodi of Bremen; 9 grandchildren & 7 great-grandchildren. Services 10:00 Monday in Chapel Hill Funeral Home, 10776 McKinley Hwy. Friends may call Sunday 1-5 pm. Burial at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. The family's preferred memorial is the Alzheimer's Foundation of America. You may sign the guestbook or leave condolences by visiting www.chapelhillmemorial.com. Published in South Bend Tribune on Jan. 10, 2014 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/123071137/judy-a-rhodes

Arthur W Johnson Jr Obituary and Family Listing Mishawaka-Arthur W. Johnson Jr., 80, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Arthur was born on May 26, 1938 in Syracuse, IN to Arthur and Georgia Bell (Zellers) Johnson Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Steven Johnson; sisters, Margaret Johnson, Judy Rhoades and Pat Borsodi; brother, Jack Johnson and grandson, Bryan Morgan. In 1958 he married Nancy Springer. Surviving are his ex-wife, Nancy; daughter, Stacy (Tim) Stephens; son, Scott (Susan) Johnson; grandchildren, Brandon (Sarah) Morgan, Mindy Stephens, Cory (Sarah) Stephens and Nicholas Johnson; great grandchildren, Gauge Riley, Kayla Morgan, Amelia Morgan, Jackson Morgan and Aiden Morgan and a brother, Jim (Janice) Johnson. Arthur graduated from Mishawaka High School. He was a Sargent in the Indiana National Guard for six years, worked at Dodge Manufacturing for 30 years and after retiring he worked for United Limo driving a bus. Arthur was a true hero. While traveling on the Indiana Toll Road on November 13, 1987 at 2:25 a.m., a fellow traveler lost control of his vehicle hitting the guardrail, crossing both lanes, striking a concrete divider rendering the driver unconscious. The vehicle immediately caught fire. Arthur demonstrated uncommonly quick thinking, outstanding courage and bravery when he came upon the scene of the accident. After an unsuccessful search for the occupants, Arthur attempted to put the fire out; dissatisfied, a second search reveled the unconscious driver laying on the floor. Without fear for his own safety, Arthur saved the life of the traveler by successfully pulling him from the burning vehicle only moments before the entire vehicle became engulfed in flames. Arthur was honored for saving a life by receiving a letter of Commendation from President Ronald Reagan and Governor Robert Orr and was inducted into the Red Cross Hall of Fame. Visitation will be on Friday, April 12 from 4 to 7 p.m. with funeral services at 7 p.m. in Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka. To leave the family an online condolence, please visit www.hahnfuneralhomes.com. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/198131520/arthur-w-johnson

Patricia Borsodi (nee Johnson) Obituary and Family History Patricia Borsodi Feb. 6, 1934 - Oct. 5, 2014 BANGOR - Patricia J. Borsodi, 80, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2014, in her residence surrounded by her family. Patricia was born February 6, 1934, in South Bend, to the late Arthur and Georgia (Zellers) Johnson. Patricia married Charles Eugene Borsodi, Sr., who preceded her in death. Patricia was also preceded in death by a son, Charles Eugene Borsodi, Jr.; daughter, Kathy Borsodi; brother, Jack Johnson; and sisters, Margaret Rose Johnson and Judy Rhodes. Survivors of Patricia include her children, Jo Anna (David Letten) Borsodi of Bangor, MI, Patty (Alan) Rendell of South Bend, Judith (Ronald) Jones of Bremen, Marjorie (Michael) Hodgson of Mishawaka, Mark (Tracy) Borsodi of South Bend, and Kenneth (Deanna) Borsodi of Granger; brothers, Jim (Janice) Johnson of Edwardsburg and Arthur 'Junior' Johnson of Mishawaka; 22 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. Patricia was employed with Memorial Hospital as a parking attendant. She was a life member of the VFW in Bremen. Patricia enjoyed sewing and baking. Most of all she enjoyed hosting Sunday breakfast for her family and grandchildren. Visitation for Patricia will be 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm, Thursday, October 9, 2014, in ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 824 S. Mayflower Rd. A funeral service will begin at 7:30 pm. Burial will take place at Barnett Cemetery at a later date. The family would appreciate that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the funeral home to help with the cost of the service. Condolences for the family may be made at www.sjfh.net. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/137241465/patricia-j-borsodi