Louise J. Johnson

Louise “Joann” Johnson passed away on December 4th, 2020 at her home in Grafton due to complications from a stroke she suffered in September. She was 86 years old. She was born July 26th, 1934 in Ogema Wisconsin to Gust and Margaret (Tesch) Kalander. She married Richard “Dick” Johnson October 26th, 1957, and the couple moved to Grafton the same year. The couple celebrated 50 years together before Dick passed away in June 2008. She became like a grandmother to many as she babysat for decades. She also enjoyed bumming around town with her friend Doris and going out to lunch with her family. She is survived by her sons Scott (Sherry) of Kronenwetter, Gregg (Sharon) of Rosholt, daughter Jill (Greg) Grimm of Fredonia and grandchildren Doug (Jenna) Grimm, Angie Grimm, and Garrett (Emily) Bryan. She is also survived by sisters Dorothy Pisca, Betty Carlson, Helen Best, Sharon (Bruce) Jilka, brothers Jack (Dian) Kalander, Bud (Edith) Kalander, brothers-in-law Roger (Liz) Johnson and Gary (Sue) Johnson. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dick, parents, and in-laws Clarence and Myrtle Johnson, sister Margaret Schumacher, brothers Gust Kalander Jr and Clarence Kalander. She is also survived by numerous in-laws, nieces, and nephews. Per Joann’s wishes, no funeral services will be held.