Obituary
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Mrs.Ellen Elizabeth Johnson age 96 of Newaygo , Michigan died Saturday December 08,
2001 at Metron of Big Rapids, City of Big Rapids, MI . She was born Ellen Elizabeth
Smednam in Negaunee, Michigan the daughter of Matilda Wisenan and John T. Smedman on
November 29, 1905. She married Axel Theodore Johnson on August 15, 1934 in Negaunee,
Michigan and he preceded her in death on November 21, 1960. She was a School Teacher for
Newaygo Public Schools until 1934. She was a member of Finnish Lutheran Church.
Survived by:




Son: Todd Johnson, Newaygo, Mi
Grandson: Andrew & Gerry Johnson, Newaygo, MI
Grandson: Matthew & Barbara Johnson, Newaygo, MI
4: Great-Grandchildren , ,
Brother: Ted Smedman, Neguanee, MI
Sister: Irma Oie, Santa Barbara, CA
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A M from the Newaygo Cemetery, on Tuesday,
December 11, 2001 with Mr. Dar Johnson officiating . Interment in Newaygo Cemetery.
Visitation 10-11 A. M. Tuesday at chapel. Memorials: Fremont Area Foundation for Hospice
of MI, Newaygo County. - McKinley Funeral Home, Newaygo231-652-5613.
http:\\mckinleyfuneral.com 888-209-1719