JoAnne E Johnson

Northview - North Mankato Mortuary
2060 Commerce Drive
North Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 388-2288

JoAnne Elizabeth Johnson, age 53 of Nicollet, passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 21, 2012 at Messiah Lutheran Church, North Mankato with Rev. Tom Heyd officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m., Thursday, September 20, 2012 at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary, 2060 Commerce Drive, North Mankato and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the church.

JoAnne was born on February 12, 1959 to Philip and Patricia (O'Connor) Kermes in Albert Lea. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Theodore's Catholic Church in Albert Lea. JoAnne was a graduate of Central High School in Albert Lea. On November 15, 1980, JoAnne was united in marriage to Gary Johnson at St. Theodore's Catholic Church in Albert Lea. Over the years, she was employed with Carlson Craft for more than 27 years. JoAnne was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church. She enjoyed crosswords, variety puzzles, and swimming. JoAnne was a very strong and loving woman who never gave up the fight.

Grateful to have shared JoAnne's life are her husband, Gary; two daughters, Jolene (Jason) Robinson of Mankato and Angela (Matt) McClintic of Lakeville; son, Derek Johnson of Killeen, TX; grandchildren: Tim, Jeff, and Lily Robinson; mother, Patricia Kermes; sisters, Sharon (Mark) Dempewolf, Susan (Mark) Runden, Rita Kermes, Jackie Trapp; brothers, Matt (Connie) Kermes, Mark (Anne) Kermes, Neil Kermes; brother-in-law, Randy Farris; and nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

JoAnne was preceded in death by her father, Philip; sister, Kathy Farris; brother-in-law, Mark Trapp.