STOUGHTON - Lorraine Sylvia Johnson, age 83, of Madison, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, at Nazareth Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on March 10, 1939, in Bristol, Wis., the daughter of Otto Kittilson and Olga (Herheim) Kittilson.

Lorraine graduated from Sparta High School and from the Madison General Hospital School of Nursing. She married Donald K. Johnson on March 12, 1960, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sparta, Wis. Prior to retirement, she enjoyed a career as a registered nurse, working over 30 years at Madison General/Meriter Hospital.

In her free time, Lorraine enjoyed reading books and People Magazine, and watching a variety of TV game shows. She always enjoyed time with friends, including the Red Hat Society and a monthly card club. Most of all, she loved to spend time with her family, and she always looked forward to family gatherings.

Lorraine is survived by her sons, Dave (Julie) Johnson, Dan Johnson, Rick Johnson, Tom Johnson, and Steve Otto Johnson; three granddaughters, Stacy (Tim) Netzloff, Casey Johnson, and Ashlyn (Mason Bohn) Johnson; five grandsons, Matthew (Alice LeGore) Johnson, Joe Johnson, Nathaniel (Kaitlin) Johnson, Nick (Kara Linden) Johnson, and Justin (Bailee) Johnson; sister, Marlene Alsmo; brother-in-law, Jerry Fredrick; six great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald K. Johnson; daughter, Kathleen L. Johnson; sister, Joyce Fredrick; brother, James Kittilson; and brother-in-law, Ken Alsmo.

A funeral service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9:15 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday.

Memorials may be made to the family. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East

Funeral & Cremation Care

5203 Monona Drive

(608) 221-5420

Lorraine Sylvia Johnson

March 10, 1939 - September 08, 2022

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