Cindy Johnson, age 63 of Isanti, died at her home on April 3, 2021. Wednesday April 14th, South Isanti Baptist Church will host a Visitation from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm and a Memorial Service at 1:30 pm with burial to follow at Isanti Union Cemetery. To live stream the Memorial Service go to South Isanti Baptist Church’s Facebook page.
Cynthia “Cindy” Dianne Johnson (Kolve), 63, passed away peacefully at home in Isanti, MN. She went to her heavenly home with Jesus on Saturday, April 3, 2021. Cindy overcame endometrial cancer in 2018 and ultimately succumbed to post abdominal radiation complications. Her faith in the Lord, her family and friends sustained her as she endured many health challenges.
Cindy was born to Jerome and Janet Kolve in Minneapolis on April 4, 1957. Cindy married Michael “Mike” Rubin Johnson on November 22, 1974. Cindy and Mike moved to Isanti, MN in 1976 and raised their three children there. Cindy worked as a Dental Assistant and then Dental Hygienist for nearly 40 years. As an active member at South Isanti Baptist Church, Cindy is remembered for her many carloads of kids to the AWANA program and as a member of numerous Ukraine Mission Trip teams, as well a member of the choir and worship team.
Cindy is preceded in death by her father, Jerome Kolve; father-in-law, Rubin Johnson; mother, Janet Kolve; sister-in-law, Judy Johnson; brother-in-law, Steven Johnson; and nephew, Lucas Gleason.
Cindy is survived by husband, Mike Johnson; daughter, Melissa (Nate) Wicklund, daughter, Coral (Steve) Martin; son, Bjorn (Maureen) Johnson; sister, Kathleen (Ernest) Thomas; brother, Chris (Johnell) Kolve; sister, Jean (Ken) Ruona; brother, Ernie (Angela) Windhauser; grandchildren, Jeremiah (13), Rubin (12), Claire (9), Faviola (9), Hugo (7), Elsa (7), Savannah (6) and Lorenzo (3); and mother-in-law, Geraldine Johnson.
I have the pleasure of working with Maureen Johnson at St. Catherine University, where she is an outstanding student and teacher’s assistant. She often spoke so highly of her dear mother-in-law and family. I know she will be sorely missed. Our entire Health Assessment Team at St. Catherine University sends our sincere condolences.
Our deepest condolences to Mike, Melissa, Coral, Bjorn and their families. Cindy lit up any room she was in with her sweet smile and positive attitude. She will be missed!
Cindy was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother whose family loved her dearly. Her faith in Jesus had beautiful fruit and it’s a great comfort to know she is with Him now. Love to you all.
Steve and Coral, so sorry to hear of your mom and mom-in-law passing. I’m sending you hugs of support and care, and prayers to surround you through the coming days.
Michael, Melissa, Coral, Bjorn, and families: Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Cindy was such a beautiful lady, inside and out! Grateful that she is no longer suffering and is with our Savior! Thinking of you during the days ahead. Love to all.
Our family has Cindy to Thank for bringing us to South Isanti Babtist church . My two youngest were in the car loads to the Awanas club on Wednesday nights and from there it began. Thank you to Our God for sending her to us . She was a Blessing and will so greatly be missed . The Denny Duclos family
Cindy made us feel at Home in her Home; we know She is a Daughter of God, Joint heir with Jesus and it was so joyful to be around her.
As we Celebrate Cindy during this season, we remain hopeful that we all will surely see her again in Eternal Life with Christ Jesus.
Yet still, we will miss visiting her, just one more time on our return to Minnesota.
We know Cindy’s tributes will continue coming in for a while, as She has touched Many People with Her Gracious Love.
Well done Good and Faithful Servant.