Earldene Johnson

Earldene E. Johnson, 89, of Kingsford, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at ManorCare Health Services in Kingsford. She was born May 18, 1922 in McMillan, MI, daughter of the late Norman and Catherine (Klein) Mainville. Earldene married Roy Johnson on April 24, 1941 in Iron Mountain and he preceded her in death in 1980. She was employed as a bookkeeper with East Kingsford Iron & Metal for many years. Earldene was a charter member of St. Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church where she served as a Eucharistic Minister. She was an excellent baker and was known for her apple pies and cinnamon rolls. Earldene enjoyed knitting and playing cards, especially bridge. She also enjoyed golfing and was a member of Oak Crest Country Club. Earldene was a devout Christian and mother with a strong faith in the Lord and a deep love for her family. Earldene is survived by three daughters, Kay (Albin) Dill of Kingsford, Dana (Doug) Constantini of Spring Lake and Beth (Tom) Sullivan of Kingsford; a brother, Bernard Mainville of Kingsford; two sisters, Lois Rice of Kingsford and Fran Gussert of Iron Mountain; six grandchildren, Tina (Paul) Tappy, Christine (Don) Tramontin, Mark (Trish) Constantini, Angela (Ben) Sorensen, Rob Sullivan and Cory Sullivan; seven great grandchildren, Deanna Tappy (Matt Balkum), Tony Sullivan, Emily Tramontin, Victoria, Virginia and Alexandra Constantini and Jack Sorensen; a great-great grandson, Taylor David Chartier; a sister-in-law, Mary Mainville; and many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, David Dill; a sister, Carmen Valentine; three brothers, Grant, Garland and Norman Mainville; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Mainville; two brothers-in-law, Robert Rice and Robert Gussert; and a nephew, Pat Valentine. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00am on Friday at St. Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Kingsford. A memorial Mass will follow at 11:00am at the church. Fr. Michael Woempner will offer the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be in the Dickinson County Memorial Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Northwoods AirLifeLine in Earldene’s memory. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Earldene Johnson online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.

Earldene Johnson

July 27, 1922 - July 27, 2011