Michael Lee Johnson, 80, of Moline Illinois passed away on October 22, 2026, at the Celebrate of Moline Healthcare Center in Moline, Illinois, peacefully surrounded by his family. 

Cremation has been accorded and his graveside memorial service will be held at the Rock Island National Cemetery on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 10:30 AM. Those wishing to attend, please meet at 9:30 a.m. at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, 3030 7th Ave, Rock Island to drive in procession.

Mike was born on August 9th, 1946, in Keokuk, Iowa, a son to Marjorie Lee McGuire (Johnson) and LeRoy Jackson Johnson. He is survived by his Wife, Velinda Beatrice Johnson; stepchildren, Chad and Stephanie DeWitte, Milan, IL., Mayla DeWitte, Davenport, IA, and Darcie DeWitte, Rock Island, IL. Four grandchildren Alyssa Walton, Omaha NE, Aj Williams, Rock Island, IL., Owen Reid Rock Island, IL, Lilly Reid, Rock Island, IL.; and a great grandson, Euro Williams, Rock Island, IL. He is also remembered by his siblings, Phillip and Phoebe Johnson, Monmouth, IL., Janet and John Bell, Moline IL, Judy Danielson, Bloomington, IL. and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, LeRoy and Marjorie Johnson, and his brother-in-law, Gerald Danielson. 

Mike attended Rock Island High School. In October 1965, Mike enlisted in the United States Army and served his country during the Vietnam War until January 1967. He earned the NTL Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and Bronze Service Star. Mike worked for John Deere Moline Plant until his retirement. He was also a big fan of the Chicago Bears and the Chicago Cubs but his passion was golf. Mike would watch as many golf tournaments as he could while also hitting the links himself. He will be dearly missed. 

Online memories and condolences may be sent to his family at www.WheelanPressly.com.