Obituary for CAROL RUTH JOHNSON (Walimaa)
Carol Ruth Johnson, 86, of Sunset Drive, Negaunee, passed away Friday evening, July 30, 2021 at The Trillium House in Marquette, while in the loving care of her loving family and UP Home Health and Hospice.
Carol was born April 28, 1935 in Ishpeming to George and Ruth (Hampton) Walimaa and graduated from Negaunee High School, Class of 1954. She married Robert Johnson on January 8, 1955, and together they raised their 4 children. She continued her education at St. Luke’s, earning her degree as a RN in 1969. Carol was a Registered Nurse for numerous years at Marquette General Hospital.
Mrs. Johnson was a member of Marquette Hope Mitchell Methodist Church, Negaunee, and was a former member of the Negaunee Bowling League. She was an avid crafter; enjoying ceramics, sewing, knitting and crocheting, and also enjoyed baking wedding cakes and collecting antiques. Carol had a large group friends who enjoyed coffee and conversation together. Above all, Carol was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother who cherished time spent with her beloved family.
Surviving are her husband, Robert Johnson; three sons: Dale (Marlene), Kevin (Diane) and Kyle (Elizabeth) all of Negaunee; her daughter, Sherry (Richard) Dahlin of Marquette; three sisters, Jean Lund, Suzanne (Bill) Verhelst, and Lynn (Brad Blight) Potila; six grandchildren: Dawn (Mark) Evans, Brandin (Jennie) Johnson, Rachel (Bob) Pizziola, Daniel Dahlin, Brianna (Eric) Lynch and Jayda Johnson; seven great-grandchildren: Aiden, Jarin, Brady, Claire, Tony, Abby and Mary; five step-grandchldren: Jennifer (David) Emard, Ann (Stephan) Valenti, Tina (Brian) Ingram, Christopher (Rachel) King and Robert (Krystal) Stapleton; 12 step great-grandchildren; two step great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, George Walimaa, Jr.; brothers-in-law, Dennis Potila and Fred Lund; and father and mother in law, Ellsworth (Sue) Johnson.
Carol’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the amazing staff at the Trillium House for their compassionate care.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Sunday, August 22nd at the Negaunee Eagles. Interment has taken place in the Negaunee Cemetery.
Carol’s memorial page may be viewed at koskeyfuneralhome.com
Carol was born April 28, 1935 in Ishpeming to George and Ruth (Hampton) Walimaa and graduated from Negaunee High School, Class of 1954. She married Robert Johnson on January 8, 1955, and together they raised their 4 children. She continued her education at St. Luke’s, earning her degree as a RN in 1969. Carol was a Registered Nurse for numerous years at Marquette General Hospital.
Mrs. Johnson was a member of Marquette Hope Mitchell Methodist Church, Negaunee, and was a former member of the Negaunee Bowling League. She was an avid crafter; enjoying ceramics, sewing, knitting and crocheting, and also enjoyed baking wedding cakes and collecting antiques. Carol had a large group friends who enjoyed coffee and conversation together. Above all, Carol was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother who cherished time spent with her beloved family.
Surviving are her husband, Robert Johnson; three sons: Dale (Marlene), Kevin (Diane) and Kyle (Elizabeth) all of Negaunee; her daughter, Sherry (Richard) Dahlin of Marquette; three sisters, Jean Lund, Suzanne (Bill) Verhelst, and Lynn (Brad Blight) Potila; six grandchildren: Dawn (Mark) Evans, Brandin (Jennie) Johnson, Rachel (Bob) Pizziola, Daniel Dahlin, Brianna (Eric) Lynch and Jayda Johnson; seven great-grandchildren: Aiden, Jarin, Brady, Claire, Tony, Abby and Mary; five step-grandchldren: Jennifer (David) Emard, Ann (Stephan) Valenti, Tina (Brian) Ingram, Christopher (Rachel) King and Robert (Krystal) Stapleton; 12 step great-grandchildren; two step great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, George Walimaa, Jr.; brothers-in-law, Dennis Potila and Fred Lund; and father and mother in law, Ellsworth (Sue) Johnson.
Carol’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the amazing staff at the Trillium House for their compassionate care.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Sunday, August 22nd at the Negaunee Eagles. Interment has taken place in the Negaunee Cemetery.
Carol’s memorial page may be viewed at koskeyfuneralhome.com