Julia Mae Johnson, 94, passed into the biggest bear hug from Jesus, on March 23rd, 2025, in University city MO.  A celebration of life service will be held on Monday, April 21st at St. Louis Cremation, 320 Jungermann Rd. in St. Peters, MO.  Visitation is at 11am.  Service at 12pm.

Born on May 20, 1930, Julia worked at Western Electric for many years with her twin brothers, Tom and Hank Roosken.  She was also crowned Queen of the St. Louis Business Women’s Sorority.  She also worked at The Robert E. Lee Riverboat Restaurant in St. Louis, with her daughter, Bridget and sons, John and Tom.  Julia also was known as “The Bisquit Lady” during her employment at McDonalds in Cahokia Illinois. She was a talented baker.  She enjoyed making her loved ones feel special on their birthdays.  Julia also was a wonderful room mother at Immaculate Conception school in Centreville, Illinois.  Julia also enjoyed singing in her church choir.  She belonged to her Senior Citizens Club for many years and thoroughly enjoyed her Bingo games. Julia treasured her times with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  

She  enjoyed and celebrated almost 45 years of marriage with Don Johnson, who preceded her in 2005.  Julia is survived by her daughter, Bridget Baker (Bud), her sons, John Johnson (Patty) and Tom Johnson and daughter Mary K. Johnson.  Julia happily received the gift of 3 bonus daughters, Donna Johnson, Bobbie LaRocco (Vince) and Allison Esguerra (Jeff).  Julia is survived by many neices and nephews, 11 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren.  

Julia was preceded by her sisters, Margaret Spier (Wally), Rosemary Jamerson (Dick) and Helen Roosken and brothers, Tom Roosken (Dottie) and Hank Roosken (Shirley). And her parents, Henry and Bridget Roosken.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Alzheimers Association, alz.org.