Published on March 30, 2026 3:14 pm
Last Updated on March 30, 2026 3:14 pm
Dana L. Johnson, 72, of Rinard, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Dana was born October 20, 1953 in Fairfield, Illinois to Lee Maitland and Betty Mae Flexter. She grew up outside of Rinard and later moved to Flora. Dana started dating William Johnson in 1977, married in 1982, and welcomed their beautiful baby girl Amanda in 1990. They were together for 49 years and married for 44.
Dana went to school for cosmetology and started working at My Fair Lady in 1972 and worked there until 1990. She worked doing hair for local nursing homes after her daughter was born for a few years before opening up her own salon until she retired in 2008. Dana was known for her kindness, service and good food. She was the life of the party, never taking herself too seriously. Dana showed compassion and love to all friends, family and strangers alike. Dana was passionate about tending her garden, cooking food for the family, traveling, and spending time on the lake.
Dana is survived by her siblings George (Kim) Flexter, Terri (Ken) Lence, her husband William Johnson, daughter Amanda (Brian) Harper, stepson Craig Johnson, grandchildren Kayla Johnson, Keagan Johnson, Caelen Harper, Delia Harper, Elowyn Harper, and great-grandchildren Brandon Romo and Ayanna Johnson.
She was preceded in death by her parents Lee Maitland and Betty Flexter; siblings Matt, Mike, and Donnie Flexter.
A funeral ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, at the funeral home, and from 10 until 11 a.m. on Wednesday morning. In lieu of flowers or other gifts the family asks for memorial donations to the Flora Academic Foundation in honor of Dana’s love of children and servitude to others. These will be received at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, 500 North Main Street, Flora, IL 62839.
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