Rebecca "Becky" Johnston

Rebecca J. “Becky” “Becca” Johnston, age 55, of Bourbonnais, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at GreenTree of Bradley. She was born March 2, 1964 in Kankakee, the daughter of Stephen E. & Marcella A. Donovan Johnston. Becky treasured spending time with her family. She especially adored going to visit her mom on Sunday’s – just spending the afternoon with her brought her joy. She loved watching the Chicago Cubs, particularly with her mom. Becky’s favorite player was Anthony Rizzo. She enjoyed writing poetry, working on puzzle books, and coloring books. She was an avid music lover. Becky loved animals and animals loved her right back. While living at Kankakee Terrace, Becky often won at BINGO. Although she enjoyed winning, she would frequently give away her prizes. Becky liked helping her sister, Deb with “Bless a Resident” the last several years at Kankakee Terrace, providing every resident with gloves and lotion at Christmastime. Deb’s intention is to continue this tradition in years to come and will call it, “Becky’s Bless a Resident” in honor of her sister. Becky had a way of making others feel loved and comfortable; often, without saying a word. Her presence will be greatly missed by all that loved her. Surviving are three sons, Andrew Johnston, Jonah Byers, and Josiah Byers; her siblings, Dennis & Colleen Johnston, Tim Johnston, Fin & Adrienne Johnston, Robin Johnston, Kevin & Hildy Johnston, Deb & Ed Oberlander, and Mary Johnston; many nieces and nephews; and her family at the Kankakee Terrace, where she had resided for several years. She is preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Steve; two sisters, Barb and Beverly; twin siblings that passed away at birth; and one sister-in-law, Guylene. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the Celebration of Life at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Adventure Church; 70 Ken Hayes Drive, Bourbonnais (located behind Northfield Square mall). Pastor Andy Hamilton will officiate the ceremony. Private family inurnment will be held at St. James Cemetery in Irwin. Memorials may be made in Becky’s name to the Epilepsy Foundation: dedicated to the welfare of people with epilepsy and seizure disorders.

Rebecca "Becky" Johnston

March 2, 1964 - August 13, 2019