Lana Irene Johnson, 81, of Highland, IL, formerly of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

She was born October 7, 1944, in East St. Louis, IL, to the late Ferd and Evelyn (nee Kline) Roedner. Lana graduated from the former St. Teresa's Academy in East St. Louis, IL.

Lana worked as a cafeteria cashier at Belleville East High School for over 20 years before retiring. She enjoyed traveling, listening to live music, shopping, and watching soap operas and cowboy movies. Most of all, she cherished spending time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, grand dogs, and family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Johnson, Jr.

She is survived by her two children: Todd (Sheri) Johnson of Highland, IL, and Cheryl (Dean) Chapman of Conroe, TX; five grandchildren: Courtney Gilmore, Bailey (Nathan) Grover, Josh Johnson, Cameron Gilmore, and Lexi Johnson; three great-grandchildren: Bennett, Blakely, and Bowen; and a sister, Ferdine Webb of Alhambra, IL.

Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Barry Wilson Funeral Home in Maryville, IL.

A funeral service will follow at 11:30 a.m., officiated by Father Pat Jakel.

Mausoleum entombment will be in Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights, IL.

Memorials are suggested to Shriners Hospitals for Children, Wounded Warrior Project, or Partners for Pets. Donations will be received at the visitation or may be mailed to Barry Wilson Funeral Home, 2800 N. Center Street, Maryville, IL 62062.