Michael Johnston

Name: Visitation
Start: 01/02/2025 10:00 AM
End: 01/02/2025 11:00 AM
Location: Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home

May 30, 1940 — December 27, 2024

Michael (Mike) Edward Johnston, 84, of Decatur, IL passed away on December 27, 2024, at Adams Point & The Arbors in Quincy, IL.

Visitation will be Thursday, January 2, 2025, from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur, IL. Funeral service will immediately follow at 11:00 AM. Burial will be at Macon County Memorial Park, in Harristown, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Warrensburg-Latham High School FFA Program.

Mike was born May 30, 1940, in Decatur, IL, the son of John Edward (Junior) and Helen Maxine (Westerman) Johnston.

Mike was a lifelong farmer. He farmed with his brother, Jack, and enjoyed having his sons and nephews help alongside them with the farming operation. Mike had the honor of being awarded the Outstanding Young Farmer Award in 1975.

Mike enjoyed going to watch area tractor pulls and meeting up with his friends for conversation and good times. He was a devoted father. He made many great memories with his three sons throughout his years.

Mike is survived by his brother Gary (Joyce) Johnston of Decatur, IL; sons: Michael (Peggy) Johnston of Quincy, IL, Brent (Angie) Johnston of Decatur, IL, Christopher/Tubby (Tiffany) Johnston of Naples, FL; granddaughters: Mackenzie, Holly, Mallory, Kennedy; and many nieces and nephews.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents John (Junior) and Helen Maxine (Westerman) Johnston, and two brothers John (Jack) Johnston, and Robert (Bob) Johnston.

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