Irene Johnson, lifelong South Haven, Michigan resident, passed away April 14, 2011. Bennie was born Floris Irene Benacker to Ruby Flory and Henry Benacker on March 5, 1920 minutes after her twin sister Iris. She grew up on the corner of Erie and St. Joseph Streets, spending many of her early years on the beach. Bennie graduated from South Haven High School in 1938. During her time there she was a varsity cheerleader. Following high school, she worked at Van's Drug Store in the soda fountain. It was there she met her husband, Norris Johnson, through his infamous marauding border collie Troy, whose account Norry was settling. Mom served Troy a dish of ice cream every morning following his trip to the lake. Norry and Irene were married on March 15, 1942, in South Haven, and went on to have 57 wonderful years together. They owned and operated J.W. Johnson and Son Clothing Store until they retired in 1974. When WJOR radio began broadcasting in South Haven, Irene became the on air Fashion Consultant of Johnson's. Irene loved to play golf, garden, plan and put on the spring Style Shows at Fiddleman's Resort, and attend University of Michigan football games. She enjoyed her retirement spending winters with Norry in Fountain Hills, Arizona. Irene is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Patsy and Dave Eisler, and her grand-daughters Dr. Heather Leigh Eisler (Nathaniel M. Campbell) and Dr. Lindsay Suzanne Eisler. She is also survived by her twin sister, Iris Magri, nieces Dr. Jean Benacker, Alice Peckham, Ann Howard, Cecille Seeley (Gary), great niece Leslie Willis, nephew Anthony Magri (Jan), and sister-in-law Helen Benacker. A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 21, 2011 at Lakeview Cemetery, North Bailey Avenue, in South Haven. A luncheon will follow at the South Haven Yacht Club, 401 Williams. For those wishing to honor Irene's memory, the family suggests memorials in her name to the Al Van Humane Society, 73303 8th Avenue, South Haven, MI 49090, the Michigan Maritime Museum, 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI 49090, or the Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum, 903 South Haven, MI 49090.