Johnnie C. Pearish

September 3, 1938 - July 4, 2018

Johnnie Collene Pearish, 79, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at her home. Johnnie was born September 3, 1938 in Olney, IL to Ralph and Velma (Hill) Persinger. On September 9, 1956 in Walkerton, IN, she was married to Paul "Gene" Pearish, who preceded her in death on June 28, 2018. She was also preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Joann Persinger. Survivors include one daughter, Misty (Greg) Brovold; three sons, Mitch (Carol) Pearish, Mark Pearish and Matt (Pam) Pearish; seven grandchildren, Erin Pearish, Jared Pearish, Ryan Linback, Nick Brovold, Chelsea Grzegorek, Luke Pearish, and Lindsay Ennis; 19 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Gordon Persinger. Johnnie was a homemaker and a member of the Koontz Lake Missionary Church. There will be no visitation. A private service will be held. Rannells Funeral Home, Koontz Lake Chapel is handling arrangements.