Christine Johnson
March 02, 1963 - September 01, 2008
Obituary
Johnson, Christine Mary MADISON Christine Mary Johnson, age 45, passed away on Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, at HospiceCare Center, Fitchburg, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born on March 2, 1963, in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of Elmer and Mary Canik. Christine received bachelors degrees in computer science and Spanish from UW-Oshkosh, graduating in 1988. She was employed directly out of college by MG and E and celebrated 20 years with them this past June. Christine was a highly respected and much loved lead systems analyst in the companys IT department. She was united in marriage to Charles Johnson on May 22, 1996, in Madison. Christine loved the outdoors, especially her place up north in Winchester. She also enjoyed her crafts and culture, including music and plays. Christine was an active volunteer at Frank Allis School, the PTA and all of her childrens activities. Above all, she loved her family. Christine is survived by her husband, Chuck; daughter, Mary Kate, age 10; son, Michael, age 7; a stepson, Carl, age 18; parents, Elmer and Mary Canik; two brothers, Michael (Barbara) Canik and David (Jennifer) Canik; five sisters, Carole Graff, Marilyn (Carl) Berg, Candace (Dave) Dehnel, Susan (Michael) Mallow and Erica (Michael) Strohm; and numerous nieces and nephews. Christine was preceded in death by her grandparents. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, with the Rev. John McCarthy presiding. Private burial will be in Cottage Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., on Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, and from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to an education fund that has been established in Mary and Michaels names. The family would like to thank all of the family, extended family at MG and E and friends that helped out during Christines illness. The family would also like to thank HospiceCare Inc., the oncology department at the UW-Hospital, especially the oncology nurses, Ellen and Nancy, 6th floor oncology nurses, Mandy and Carrie, and the entire nursing staff and caregivers. Gunderson East Funeral and Cremation Centers 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420 www.gundersonfh.com
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DeAnne Gile
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I was so sorry to hear about Christine - I have special memories of our high school years together at Beloit Memorial High School (Class of '81). We will be lighting a candle in memory of Christine at our next class reunion. My prayers go out to her family, especially her children.
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Tami (Bach) Larson
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I am heartbroken to hear about Chris. We were best friends in high school and wish we could have stayed in touch more than we did. She will be greatly missed . My heart goes out to her family and especially her children.
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Diane Sierzega
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Although Chris passed away many years ago, she is not forgotten. I still miss and think of her often. Chris was a good friend of mine in college. We had similar backgrounds, pursued the same majors, spent countless hours together in the computer labs, and shared so many great times, adventures and laughs. Sadly, we'd fallen in and out of touch as the years passed by. I didn't learn that Chris had passed away until well after the fact. To this day I feel bad that I didn't get the chance to say goodbye. My thoughts and sympathies are still with her family and kids. I hope you're dancing, laughing and smiling in heaven Chris,...and I hope you know that you still live on in my memories and heart. Rest In Peace, dear friend.