Name:Bernie Johnson
Date of Death:Sep 17, 2011
Location of Service:Jacobs Funeral Home Inc. of Iron River - Iron River

Frances "Bernie" B. Johnson Age 87 Iron River, MI
Passed away Saturday, September 17, 2011 in Marquette after battling a recurrent meningioma.

Born: October 2, 1923 in Crystal Falls, MI.

The daughter of the late Arthur and Adelina (Skur Johnson) Anderson attended the Crystal Falls Schools. She married Glenn Johnson on November 15, 1941 and the couple made their home at Ice Lake. They celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary in 1980 and Glenn preceded her in death on February 11, 1981.

Bernie raised her children to enjoy the outdoors and she especially enjoyed watching the deer and birds outside of her own home. She deeply loved her family and enjoyed getting together with her friends and family at every opportunity. She always had a soft heart for all the family pets brought into her home. During her illness she was a fighter who gave her all in the face of adversity. She always had a smile and a twinkle in her eyes for all who cared for her or stopped by to visit.

Bernie was a member of the First Lutheran Church of Iron River, serving on the Priscilla Circle and the Altar Guild. She was an avid bridge player, enjoyed dancing, gardening, sewing, knitting, and baking.

She was preceded in death by two daughters, Karen Rice and Susan Contardi; son-in-law, Lowell Rice; four brothers, Buck, Bert, Wallace, and Gilbert Anderson; six sisters, Sadie Barich, Myrtle Boyd, Violet VanTroba, Edith Mechon, Mildred Luopa, and Alice Whitman.

She is survived by sons, Bill (Nancy) Johnson of Iron River
Charles Johnson of Marquette
Richard (Adrian) Johnson of Neenah, WI
Daughter, Cindy Johnson of Marquette
Son-in-law, Derry Contardi of Caspian
14 Grandchildren
18 Great Grandchildren
Special friend, Bud Meyer
And numerous pets

Visitation: Thursday, September 22, 2011 from 9:00 to 10:40 at Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River.

Funeral Services: Thursday, September 22, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church, Iron River, with Rev. Bonny Kinnunen to officiate.

Interment: Resthaven Cemetery, Iron River


Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River.

Location Name

Location of Services:Jacobs Funeral Home Inc. of Iron River
Street:405 West Cayuga Street
ZIP:49935
City:Iron River
State:MI
Country:
.Phone: 906-265-5129

Directions:
From U.S. Hwy 2, turn North on 4th Avenue at the stop and go light, and proceed one block. Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River is located on the SW corner of 4th Avenue and Cayuga Street.

Condolence Messages
12 #1 Nikki Couveau 2011-09-19 03:09
Cindy, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. Now your mom is an angel looking over you. Very sorry to hear about your loss. Nikki
Quote #2 Ned, Lisa and Brandon Cory 2011-09-19 03:37
Cindy, you and your family are in our thoughts during this time. Your mom is at peace and watching over you all. Love You! Ned, Lisa and Bran
Quote #3 Shannon Winton 2011-09-19 10:58
Dick Adrian and Family
Sorry to hear about your Mother. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May you find peace in the many happy memories.
Shannon and Esther
Quote #4 Alyson 2011-09-19 11:19
CJ: Your mom was so fortunate to have you caring for her over the last few years. Prayers and hugs are with you and your family!
Quote #5 Barb Salonen 2011-09-19 13:19
Cindy, please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Your mom was a wonderful woman. God bless!
Quote #6 LONNIE AND MARION ST AUBIN 2011-09-20 04:06
CHERYL, DAVE AND JULIE,
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR GRANDMA'S PASSING. YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
LOVE, LONNIE AND MARION
Quote #7 Mitzi 2011-09-20 08:05
Cindy and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom, I knew she wasn't doing well and put up a battle. My thoughts are with you all, she was a wonderful person
Quote #8 Darrell & Cynthia 2011-09-20 09:40
Billy and Nancy (and family),
I understand that Bernie "kicked up her heels" on many a Sunday. After seeing her picture, I do remember seeing her and she was always having fun. May the memory of her smiles be everlasting. Our thoughts are with you.
Quote #9 Fred Leopold 2011-09-20 12:23
I love to remember Bernie getting ready to go dancing at Losie's. She would try on outfits and different bling, asking everyone about each ensemble. Then out she would go to meet Bud, enjoying every minute. We gave her hell, and she would give back, all in good fun. Her barbecue was second to none. I loved messin with her by watchin Wheel of Fortune then driving down, jumpin the time zone and getting the last couple puzzles on the first clue. RIP, Bernie. Luvya.
Quote #10 Sheri 2011-09-20 16:21
Cindy
Sorry to hear about your mom she was a great lady.
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
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