Gennifer Lynn Johnson, 62

Gennifer Lynn Johnson was born May 17, 1962 in Cleveland, Ohio to Ronald J. Szego and Linda (Katz) Harper.  She passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at JourneyCare Hospice in Barrington, Illinois.

Gennifer graduated from Chagrin Falls High School in 1980.  She then attended Slippery Rock College in PA and graduated from Bryan College in TN.

Gennifer is survived by her husband Scott, whom she met in Dallas, TX, while she was a nanny and he was in Seminary.  They married on May 14, 1988 in Dallas; she is also survived by  their children Mick Johnson, Courtney Larsen, Julia Repke, Wyatt Johnson, Hunter Johnson, and Solomon Johnson; her parents Ron (Sue) Szego and Linda Harper; and grandchildren Kaiya, Elianna, and Thias Larsen, Clara and Evan Repke.

She was preceded in death by her beloved brother Michael.

Gennifer was a wonderful pastor’s wife from 1990 in churches in Indiana and later in Illinois until her death.  She served as an Awana leader, Bible study leader, youth group leader, college/career group leader, and children’s church leader.

When the family moved to Scott’s family farm in 2008, Gennifer was also involved extensively in the farming ventures.  She was widely known by many as the face of Brookdale Road Farm, as she ran the stands at various farmer’s markets, like Woodstock and Barrington.  She especially loved raising chickens and selling eggs.

She loved all animals, and she would rescue all of them if she could.  But most of all she loved Jesus.  She accepted Jesus as her savior during her college days and never looked back.

Gennifer and Scott served and were members at Harvard Bible Church and The Old Bell Tower Church in Sharon, WI.

Visitation will be held on Friday, June 21 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Harvard Bible Church, 5817 Island Rd, Harvard, IL.  The funeral service will be at the church on Saturday at 10:00 AM.  Burial will follow at Chemung Cemetery.

For more information call Toynton Funeral Home at 262-275-2171