| Source | CBS Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | July 15, 2026, 5 p.m. |
| Last Updated | July 15, 2026, 5 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/visitation-celebration-of-life-service-george-e-johnson/ |
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Chicago will honor trailblazing business leader [ George E. Johnson ][12] .
Johnson died on Monday, July 6, at the age of 99.
He and his late wife, Joan, started Johnson Products in 1954 on Chicago's South
Side after securing a $250 loan. It grew into a hair care empire catering almost
exclusivel...