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Obituary for Jeanette M. Johnson

Jeanette M. Johnson
Visitation:
Thursday, April 21, 2011
1:00 PM until 3:00 PM
Koskey Funeral Home, Inc.
106 West Main Street
Negaunee, MI 49866

Service:
Thursday, April 21, 2011
3:00 PM
Koskey Funeral Home, Inc.
106 West Main Street
Negaunee, MI 49866



Jeanette M. Johnson

Negaunee

Jeanette Marie Johnson, of 225 Croix St., Negaunee, passed away April 16, 2011 in Lansing, Michigan after succumbing to a fourteen year fight with cancer at the age of 79. A loving mother, loyal friend, favorite teacher, generous animal advocate, she will be dearly missed.

Jeanette was born March 28, 1932 in Ishpeming, MI to Peter R. and Ida M. (Moillanen) Matthews, graduated from Negaunee High School, Class of 1950, and was a life long Negaunee resident.

She graduated with a Masters Degree from Northern Michigan University and taught third grade for the Negaunee School District until retiring in 1997. She was involved with the Negaunee Historical Museum and the Friends of the Library for many years. She belonged to bridge clubs and always enjoyed a good hand of cards. You could often find her working in her yard as this was one of her favorite past-times. She also loved movies, books, going to the theatre or symphony, traveling, shopping, and always knew which restaurants to frequent. She was a woman who liked to be on the go! She looked for the fun in life and always liked to laugh. She put a smile on people’s faces with her quick wit and sense of humor.

She is survived by her daughters, Holli Gardner of Pensacola, FL, and Juliet Johnson-Welsh of Holt, MI; grandchildren: Samantha, Stephanie, Oren, Justin, and Courtney; great grandchildren: Caleb and Bailey; her beloved pets, Missy Lui, Timmy Chandler, and Sasha; and several cousins and numerous friends. Jeanette was preceded in death by her parents.

A celebration of Jeanette’s life will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday, April 21st at the Koskey Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Tooman officiating. Interment will take place in the Negaunee Cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends from 1 PM until the time of services at 3 PM at the funeral home on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jeanette’s memory to the Marquette County Humane Society or Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.koskeyfuneralhome.com

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