Submitted by: Dan Rich

Brian M. Johnson II

Oct. 9, 1991 - Feb. 27, 2008

South Bend Tribune 2/28/2008
SOUTH BEND - Brian M. Johnson II, 16, passed away at 2 a.m. on Wednesday, February 27, 2008, in his residence. Brian was born on October 9, 1991, in South Bend. He is survived by his father, Brian M. Johnson I; brother, Sean R. Johnson; and by his grandmother, Gloria Johnson. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Stephen E. Johnson on July 12, 2006; and by his sister, Michelle Johnson on October 5, 1992.

Brian was a sophomore at Washington High School. He loved playing Nintendo and played in tournaments at the library. Brian battled cancer five times before losing the battle to the disease. He always said he was in God's hands before any of the surgeries he had faced. Brian had many friends, one of whom was his girlfriend, Rebecca "Becca" Brabham. Summer was enjoyable for him, spending time at Camp "Watcha-Wanna-Do" which is for children faced with cancer. No matter how Brian was feeling, he enjoyed shopping, which was made possible by the generosity of gifts and support given by the Oncology and Hematology Clinic B Department at Memorial Hospital. A special sincere "Thank You" to the University of Notre Dame football and baseball teams for many fundraisers and the acts of kindness bestowed on Brian and to those kind-hearted people who participated in the fundraisers there and at Holy Family School, as well as Washington High School.

The family has requested, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Ronald McDonald House of Indiana, 435 Limestone St., Indianapolis, IN 46202. Visitation will be held on Friday, Feb. 29, from 2 to 8 p.m. in ST JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 824 S. Mayflower Road, South Bend, where a Rosary will be prayed at 4 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 1, at 10 a.m. in Holy Family Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, South Bend.