Service Details
CELEBRATION SERVICE:
Thursday, July 20, 2017
6:00 p.m. (Doors Open at 5:30 p.m.)
CELA (Christian Education Leadership Academy – W262N4685 Ryan Street Pewaukee, WI 53072)
MEMORIAL SERVICE AT CHURCH:
Friday, July 21, 2017
11:00 a.m.
Divine Redeemer Lutheran Church (31385 West Hill Road Hartland, WI 53029
OCONOMOWOC – Michelle M. Johnson, 48, passed away at home, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, July 6, 2017. She lost her battle with cancer but she fought the good fight, finished the race and kept the faith (2 Timothy 4:7).
Michelle was born in Racine on June 25, 1969. She graduated from Park High School in 1987, UW Parkside and received her M.D. from the Medical College of Wisconsin in 1996.
On December 16, 1995 she married Curt Johnson at Holy Communion Lutheran Church in Racine. They moved to Delafield in 2000 and have resided in Oconomowoc since 2011.
Michelle served her patients as a family practice physician at Columbia St. Mary’s in West Allis. She was a member of Divine Redeemer Lutheran Church, the American Board of Family Practice and the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine.
In addition her husband, Curt, Michelle is survived by her children, Grant, Blake, Elise and Magen; her Godmother, Judy Nielsen of Racine; her brother, Dennis Nielsen; her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Ronald and Sandy Johnson of Burlington; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Cary and Susie Johnson of Burlington and Kyle and Carrie Johnson of Franksville; as well as dear nieces, nephews, and friends too numerous to list. She was preceded in death by her mother, Diane (nee: Julius) Jacobs and Godfather, David Nielsen.
Family and friends are invited to meet at CELA (Christian Education Leadership Academy – W262N4685 Ryan Street Pewaukee, WI 53072) on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. for Michelle’s Celebration Service. Door will open at 5:30 p.m. There will also be a church service held at Divine Redeemer Lutheran Church (31385 West Hill Road Hartland, WI 53029) on Friday, July 21st at 11:00 a.m. Per Michelle’s request, please do not wear black. 🙂 In lieu of flowers memorials have been suggested to the family for a college fund that will be established for Michelle’s children, the Lutheran High School Association of Greater Milwaukee, Foundation, Inc., https://lhasgm.ejoinme.org/MyPages/AnnualFundDonationPage/tabid/302515/Default.aspx, and or, Aurora Health Care – Team Phoenix https://give.aurora.org/donation-pages/donation-page-other. (UNDER DESIGNATION PLEASE SELECT OTHER AND ENTER TEAM PHOENIX)
The Johnson family extends a heartfelt thank you to Asera Care; especially, Tracy and Nikki; as well as Curt’s mom, Sandy Johnson and Michelle’s Godmother, Judy Nielsen for loving care Michelle and her family received during her illness.
Jina & John Tuszkiewicz says
Our heartfelt sympathies to Michelle’s family. I cannot even imagine what she and you have been through. Michelle is now at peace and watching over you. She will be missed by so many people that she touched. Our blessings to you all.
Dan & Judy Sorenson says
Our condolences.
Geri Halaska says
Just wanted to express my feelings about Dr. Johnson. I was a patient of hers and really enjoyed our “visits”. She was a wonderful Doctor and a great woman. So sorry for your loss of this beautiful person.
michael dad sadowski says
TO YOUNG /TO SOON
ALWAYS REMEMBER MY SHORTY ARBUCKEL
Ava M. Michaud-Ciszek says
My sympathies to Michelle’s family.
Taylor Witheril says
Shelley was my step-sister. Though I didn’t know her as an accomplished adult, I do remember the little Shelly as my sister. PEACE,, MICHELLE . (This is Michael’s daughter ,aka Deborah Lynn Sadowski )
Judy Jung says
This past year, I was so blessed to have met Michelle in our Bible Study Fellowship group. She truly was an amazing woman. Even through her illness, she radiated God’s love. I am certain she is dancing and smiling in heaven from here on!!
Ann Knobloch Bump says
My thoughts and prayers go out to Michelle’s family. May God wrap his arms around you during this difficult time.
David Huck says
Such a young life to leave to soon..but keep the faith of know ing thay she will always be with you and the kids in spirit…Curt so sorry I won’t be able to attend but have your family in my prayers..
Jerry & Christine Johnson says
Our condolences
Anonymous says
Haven’t seen you guys in years but my heart is breaking for you all. Michelle was a great person. Curt, Ron & Sandy my deepest sympathy.
Love. Lynda Kruse.
(Unterbrink was old name )
Lynda Kruse says
Haven’t seen any of you in a long time but wanted you to know how shocked I was to see this. Michelle was a great person. Curt , Ro n & Sandy.– my deepest sympathy & prayers are with you
Lynda Kruse
Anonymous says
So sorry to hear of Michelle s passing. We worked together at Kmart., Was always full of love and affection to all. May God bless you and your family at this time. My deepest condolences
Linda Kolar-Wood says
I”m a former patient of Dr. Johnson’s and enjoyed her friendly manner. My sympathy to her family and friends .
Lika (Morishita) Phipps says
I am sorry to hear of Michelle’s loss. I remember her from Junior High, we were in choir together, as well as classmates in high school. Too many of us are gone too soon.
Marion Julius says
Michelle, Will always remember the little stinker you were as a child. Macaroni and cheese and spagettio’s. My favorite picture is you and Chuckie in the swimming pool, you holding the hose as he drank. All those bubbles. Despite all the family differences, you will now have quality time with your mom in Heaven. The Lord forgives and loves all! Prayers for your beautiful family.
Aunt Marion Julius
Sharon (Sorenson) Nowlan and family says
So sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers for your family.
Tony and Jen (Nutt) Gutíerrez says
Curt and family
Our prayers are with you . May you find peace knowing Michelle is no longer suffering. Thinking of you all.
Lynn Cook Narloch says
My family and I were blessed to be patients of Dr. Johnson. Her smile was so genuine and beautiful. Our condolences to her family.