Marie Johnson

Marie Francis Johnson was born November 3, 1924, in Springfield, MN, the daughter of Frank and Ann (Ubl) Marz. Marie attended St. Raphael's Catholic School in Springfield and helped out around the home until her marriage to Lowell D. Johnson on September 15, 1945. The couple moved to Lowell's home farm near Comfrey, and later to Park View Apartments in 2002. While in Comfrey they were members of Faith Lutheran Church. Marie moved to St. John Lutheran Home in Springfield in May of 2005. She enjoyed farming, raising flowers, gardening and dancing. Marie also enjoyed traveling, fishing, dining out, and especially enjoyed spending time with her family. Marie Francis Johnson died Sunday, August 17, 2008, at St. John Lutheran Home at the age of 83 years. Survivors include husband- Lowell of Springfield; son- Barry and wife Barb of Red Wing, MN; grandchildren- Traci and husband Jeff Sonju of Red Wing and their children Madeline, Kate and Lillie, Nicole and husband Jason Burow of Red Wing and their children Jake and Emily, and Kriste and husband Nate Cheeley of St. Michael, MN and their son Brody; and brother- Leonard Marz of Springfield. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers- Wally, Frank, Alfred and Lennis; and sisters- Ann Schuveiler and Veronica Hillesheim.