Jeanette Marie Johnson was born in Cokato Township on March 9, 1924 to Edwin and Victoria (Peterson) Johnson. She was baptized at home and confirmed at North Crow River Lutheran Church in Knapp, MN.
Jeanette began her formal education at Knapp and Birch Lake country schools. In 1941 she graduated from Cokato High School. In 1946, Jeanette graduated from Registered Nurse’s training at Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis. Nursing became her lifetime career, working at Cokato Hospital, Augsburg College, Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar, Dassel Lakeside Home, Ebenezer Home in Buffalo, and at home, caring for her mother, Victoria, afflicted with Alzheimer’s.
Succeeding her parents in custodial work, Jeanette continued working in her church for over 20 years.
In May of 2005, Jeanette suffered a debilitating stroke; yet her sense of humor and caring, giving spirit still persevered. March 21,2013 was Jeanette’s last day in her earthly life. She leaves a legacy of active volunteerism, kindness, thoughtfulness, and compassion throughout her church and community.
Time Date Place of Services: Tuesday, March 26, 2013, 1:00pm
at North Crow River Lutheran Church, North of Cokato.
Visitation: Monday, March 25, 23013, 5-7pm at Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home in Cokato, and 1
hour prior to services at church.
Interment: Immediately following services at the church cemetery