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LINCOLN -- A celebration of life service for Ted Johnson will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lincoln, with Pastor Dan Wissmann officiating.

Teddy "Ted" Wayne Johnson, 60, of Lincoln died April 4, 2006, at 12:20 a.m. at his home.

Peasley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Johnson farmed in Logan County and also worked for Broadwell Township for many years.

He proudly served in the U.S. Army from Oct. 25, 1965, until Oct. 24, 1971.

He was born June 5, 1945, at Lincoln to Lloyd and Florence Amberg Johnson.

He is survived by two sisters, Glenda (and Dean) Downing of Lincoln and Nancy Thompson of Lincoln; treasured friend Karen Ackerman of Lincoln; two nieces, Sara (and Greg) Horchem of Lincoln and Jill (and Jerry) Uhrine of Thompson Station, Tenn.; and four great-nephews, Joshua, Justin and Jason Horchem and Samuel Uhrine.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He was a lifelong member of Immanuel Lutheran Church.

He enjoyed farm life, good friends and neighbors, and family celebrations. His interests included reading, travel and hiking.

He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1963.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Immanuel Lutheran Church or Hospice Care of Illinois, 720 N. Bond St., Springfield, IL 62702-9914.

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