Marlin L. Johnson, 77, of Kentland, died at 2:20 p.m. Saturday, June 18, 2011 at Sheldon Healthcare of Sheldon, Illinois. He was born February 1, 1934 in Watseka, IL to the late Glenn and Neva (Wockner) Johnson. He graduated from Sheldon High School in 1952. His marriage was to Shirley Kindig on August 22, 1954 in Kentland, Indiana. She survives. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church of Kentland and Watseka Elks Club; he served on the Darrow Elevator Board of Directors for several years, and was past president of the Sheldon School Board. He farmed his entire life, and lived on a farm south of Sheldon prior to moving to Kentland. Marlin loved watching his grandchildren's sporting events and was an avid sports fan; he also enjoyed wintering in Florida, and playing tennis and bridge. Surviving with his wife are three children; Ross Johnson (wife: Deborah) of Sheldon, IL, Rhonda Hendee (husband: Brett) of Tampa, FL and Teresa Welsh (husband: Jeff) of Goodland. Also surviving are 8 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, 1 great-grandson and 4 step-great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. (CDT) Friday, June 24, 2011 at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Kentland. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. (CDT) Saturday, June 25, 2011 at Trinity United Methodist Church of Kentland with Pastor Ed van Wijk officiating. Interment to follow at Fairlawn Cemetery of Kentland. Memorial contributions may be made in Marlin's name to Trinity United Methodist Church, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, or the South Newton Athletic Association.