Lorraine C. Johnson, age 83, of Isanti passed away July 15, 2023 at GracePointe Crossing in Cambridge. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 19th at South Isanti Baptist Church in Isanti with a visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Isanti Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to South Isanti Baptist Church for the Ukrainian Relief Fund.
Lorraine was born November 2, 1939 in Grandy, Minnesota to Clifford and Ruby (Engblom) Johnson. She was raised on a dairy farm in the Blomford community east of Isanti. She attended country school, Pershing, District #53 as a child. Lorraine graduated from Cambridge High School in 1958. After graduation Lorraine started her banking career at Isanti State Bank. In 1963 she moved to Minneapolis and worked at Northwestern National Bank on Olson Highway. Lorraine saw many changes over the years, worked at many branches, ending her career as a loan officer. Lorraine returned home to help care for her parents for a couple years which lead to her employment at Grandview Christian Home.
She is survived by her brothers Robert C. Johnson of Cambridge, Arnold A. Johnson of Cambridge, and Leland R. (Kay) Johnson of Isanti, sister-in-law Corinne Johnson of North Branch, and many beloved nieces and nephews and their families as well as many cousins and friends. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her brother Kenneth M. Johnson; sister-in-law Etta Mae Johnson, and nephew Kevin R. Johnson.
The family gives special thanks to the staff at GracePointe Crossing and Allina Hospice for all of their care to Lorraine and kindness to the family.
Rest In peace Antie. You were so proud of all your nieces and nephews. You were proud to be an Antie. We were very lucky to have you. You’re with Jesus now, how wonderful it must be. Give my dad and Grandpa Kenny my love.
You were our first babysitter for my brother Mark and me. We had so much fun. Later, Gail and I would often visit you at your apartment in So Mpls, often to avoid studying at the U of Mn. There are so many memories, the heart is full. You are loved and at peace now. Forever in our memories and in our hearts.
We are sad. Lorraine was a very special person. We especially enjoyed her wit and excellent knowledge of family and friends and we always enjoyed talking with her. She will be missed. Our condolences to her family.
Jim and Linda Hove