Winifred Johnson

Winifred J. Johnson, 89, of Iron Mountain, formerly of Iron River, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at Victorian Pines Assisted Living in Iron Mountain. Winnie was born March 5, 1922 in Crosby, MN, daughter of the late Oscar and Anna (Peterson) Westerberg. She graduated from Stambaugh High School in 1940 and went on to receive a bachelor's degree from the Swedish Covenant School of Nursing. Winnie served in the U.S. Army as a nurse during World War II, spending time in Guam and Okinawa, Japan, and receiving the American Theater Ribbon, the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon and the WWII Victory Medal. She married Earl Westman on July 16, 1950 at the First Lutheran Church in Iron River. He preceded her in death on March 21, 1983. Winnie then married Robert Johnson on February 6, 1988 and he preceded her in death on May 17, 2002. She was an active member of the First Lutheran Church in Iron River where she served in many capacities. She was also a strong supporter of the Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp. Winnie was a member of the American Legion Reino Post 21 in Iron River. She was involved in many community projects and was very instrumental in the Windsor Auditorium Fundraiser Project. Winnie enjoyed knitting, baking, and spending time with her family. She is survived by a son, Alton (Linda) Westman of Quinnesec; a step-son, Russell (Judy) Johnson of Iron River; a step-daughter, Molly Anderson of Crystal Falls; two grandchildren, Kristin (Wade) Edwards of Kingsford and Ken (Melissa) Westman of Dillon, MT; two step-grandchildren, Wyatt and Riley Johnson of Iron River; five great grandchildren, Connor and Macy Edwards and Anders, Erik and Brita Westman; sisters-in-law, Jean Russell, Grace Westman and Eunice (Ray) Zwach; and many special nieces and nephews. Winnie was preceded in death by a daughter and son-in-law, Pauline and Robert Johnson; a step son-in-law, John Anderson; and several brothers and sisters. Visitation will be held on Monday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the First Lutheran Church in Iron River. Funeral services will follow at 12:00 noon on Monday at the church. Pastor Bonnie Kinnunen will officiate. Burial will be in the Stambaugh Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the family who will be establishing a nursing scholarship in Winifred's memory. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Victorian Pines and Dr. Danny Yarger. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Winifred Johnson online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.

Winifred Johnson

September 7, 1922 - September 7, 2011