Rachel Edquist Johnson, 82, of Kenosha died Sunday, October 28th, 2007 in Surprise, AZ, after a second bout with pancreatic cancer. Rachel survived an unprecedented 6 years after pancreatic surgery only to contract it again in 2007. She underwent new investigation drug therapy that destroyed the cancer but she was unable to come back from the side effects. Rachel was born in Kenosha on March 16, 1925, to the late Teresa (Pellegrino) and Filippo Spizzirri. She attended local schools and lived most of her life in Kenosha. She moved to Surprise, AZ, in 2006 to enjoy her remaining years in the sun. Rachel worked at Nash Motors and was a chef at the Casino Town House in Kenosha. On June 29, 1946, Rachel was married to Reinhold "Jack" Edquist at Holy Rosary Church. Jack passed away in 1973. She later married Don Johnson and enjoyed ten years with him, until his death in 1989. Rachel's favorite patron saint was St. Jude and she regularly contributed to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Rachel is survived by her children, Linda (George) Sezemsky of Crystal Lake, IL, Ruthanne (Jim) Haubrich of Surprise, AZ, and Ronald Edquist of Kenosha. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Jean Marie Mogensen, John and Jim Sezemsky, Michael and Nicholas Haubrich, and Jack and Samatha Edquist; three great-grandchildren, Sydni Haubrich, Will Sezemsky, and Grace Sezemsky; and dear friend, Sue Edquist. Rachel was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Paps. A private service will be held for family members and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials to The Society of St. Jude would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Rachel's Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com