Laurie M Johnson

Laurie M Johnson

March 04, 1955 - August 10, 2022

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LODI - Laurie M. Johnson, of Lodi, age 67, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at St. Mary's Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.


She was born on March 4, 1955, in Almena, Wisconsin, the daughter of Richard and Eleanor (Anderson) Ludke. Laurie graduated from Lodi High School and later married the love of her life, Dale Johnson, on October 30, 1981, at the First Lutheran Church.


Laurie had a passion for working with special needs students and she served as a teacher for many years at Lodi High School and Kromrey Middle School in Middleton. She had a natural talent to connect with others, especially her students.


Laurie was very artistic and loved to paint flowers, write poems, and sing. She enjoyed the simple things such as talking to her family and friends over a cup of coffee or spending the day spoiling her Teacup Yorkie, Izzy, but more than anything in life she loved being a “Nana” to her grandchildren. Laurie had a unique ability to converse with anyone and would spark up a conversation with a stranger anywhere she went. She always knew what to say and would go out of her way to make a person feel special and loved. Talking to others was her special gift and she touched so many throughout her life.


Laurie is survived by husband, Dale; daughter, Kaitlyn Johnson (Ian Jenkins); son, Christopher (Cathy) Davis; two grandchildren, Noah and Hannah Davis; three sisters, Cindy (Mike) Meade, Julie (Joe) Clark, and Dawn (Dave) Schmidt; brother, Richard/RC (Laurie) Ludke; and sister-in-law, Ginny Ludke.


She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Lynn Ludke.


Memorial service will be held at DEKORRA LUTHERAN CHURCH, N3099 Smith Road, Poynette, at 11 a.m., on Friday, August 26, 2022, with Pastor Sterling Lynk presiding. Luncheon with a time of visiting to follow the service.
 

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.


Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com



Gunderson Lodi

Funeral & Cremation Care

157 S. Main St.

(608) 592-3201






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Fri Aug 26, 2022 @ 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CDT
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Luncheon After Service
Fri Aug 26, 2022 @ 11:45 AM - 2:00 PM CDT
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Gail Leland
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So so sorry for your loss it is difficult during these times🙏🙏🙏🙏
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Amanda
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Dear Johnson Family, My deepest and sincere sympathies to you all on the passing of one dear sweet soul. Laurie was truly a blessing and light in this world. I looked so forward to seeing her at KMS and am saddened by this news. She touched so many lives and I feel grateful to have known her for a short period! With love and light, Amanda Shipley Kromrey 6th grade
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Mary L. Gallagher
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So sad to hear of this. May she be at peace and forever watch over her loved ones.
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The Blakemore Family
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Condolences to All
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Mercedes Rivera-Martin
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Laurie had so much patience for her students and was totally committed to her job. She was always laughing and in a good mood. But what I mostly loved about Laurie was how she wore her emotions on her sleeve and was truly an authentic human being. She loved her family and talked about them constantly. She w I’ll be missed. These days is hard to find genuine people like Laurie. My deepest sympathy to her family. - Mercedes Martín, Kromrey teacher.
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Audrey McCubbin
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Sending our sympathy to Dale, Katie, CJ and the entire family. Laurie was a sweet, kind and caring woman, she will be missed. Rest In Peace Laurie. Our sympathy, Audrey and Stephen McCubbin

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