Joanne Johnson Martinez

Profile Updated: December 27, 2021
Joanne Johnson
Joanne Johnson

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Joanne Johnson

Now

Joanne Johnson

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Yes! Attending Reunion
Residing In Galesburg, IL USA
Spouse/Partner Jesse Martinez
Occupation retired
Children Theresa, born 1964
Maria, born 1974
Lucky to have bonus kids

grandchildren twins
Christopher More…& Jessica
born August 15 1987

great grandchild Gracie Kay
born Dec. 14, 2021
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I worked at Gates Rubber Company in Galesburg for 27-1/2 years before they downsized me (hired 1968). I held various jobs on the Gates staff and enjoyed my time at Gates. I retired after briefly working part time for TRIO at Carl Sandburg College.

School Story

After graduating from Galesburg High School in 1967 I went on to continue my education at Western Illinois University in Mcomb, Illinois for one year. I earned an Associates Degree from Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg, Illinois.

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Joanne Johnson Martinez has left an In Memory comment for her Profile.
Sep 01, 2022 at 8:14 PM

Jim did not graduate in the class of '67 but prior to his passing Jim asked me to include him in our class roster as he had no class to be included in.  I was proud to include this kind-hearted Vietnam veteran on our In Memory page.  Thank you for your service kind sir.  We salute your patriotism and gentle ways,

 

Jul 26, 2022 at 7:28 PM

Harry never had any photos taken throughout school except for this one taken in seventh grade.  It is a wonderful picture that was scanned as you see.

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Jun 29, 2022 at 12:29 PM

We have just recently found the older obituaries for classmates who have passed..

May 22, 2022 at 3:22 PM

Hello Tom. Just wanted to share the news of our upcoming 55th class reunion to be held Sept. 9 and 10th, 2022. Jan Johnson had attempted to email you but your email had changed? She has more info to pass on to you if you would like to text her (619) 994-6142.

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Jan 05, 2021 at 9:52 AM

Thank you for your eloquence you posted for classmate Bob Yaw. It shined a good background on his life after graduation.

Sep 17, 2020 at 3:33 AM
Mar 30, 2019 at 11:33 AM

Rest In Peace Cynthia.  Such a free spirit and the most abandon I have seen. Although Cindy graduated from Richwoods High School in Peoria,  I think we all considered her a classmate of ours.  She attended Galesburg public schools and most all of our class reunions with the love of her life, Gunny Wells.

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Posted on: Sep 24, 2017 at 11:51 AM

Thank you Norma for coming to the 50th reunion. I had no idea you were right here in Galesburg. It was great to see you again, although I probably have seen you around Galesburg at some time but did not recognize you. You really hadn't changed since high school. Again great to see you. Best regards, Joanne Johnson Martinez

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Mar 02, 2016 at 11:33 AM

"Death will come, always out of season." Given her young age at passing, this was so for Kay. She was admired, liked, and loved by many.  With blessings and luck, perhaps one day we will see her again.    Rod Johnson, someone who knew her.

The place that is placeless
where the light of God shines
has no present or past;
time does not exist there.
                              --- Rumi

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