JoAnn Johnson , 84, of East Grand Forks, MN died September 15, 2022 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND.

JoAnn Johnson was born December 27, 1937 in Crookston, MN the daughter of Ingman Sr. and Emma (Eken) Thoreson.  She grew up on a farm near Climax, MN and graduated from Climax High School in 1955.  She married Gerald "Jerry" Johnson on November 23, 1956 at the Sand Hill Lutheran Church, Climax, MN. They lived in Fargo and Grand Forks until settling in East Grand Forks. She worked a short time at Northwest Clinic in Crookston , MN. After settling in East Grand Forks she worked at Lumber Mart for 42 years.

She is survived by her husband, Jerry of East Grand Forks, MN; children, Cheryl (Kenneth) Nieuwsma of Strasburg, ND, Carolyn (Dave) Mackowick of Grand Forks, ND, and Gwen (Ricky) Sannes of Climax, MN; grandchildren, Matthew Nieuwsma (Laura Brand), Laura (Jared) Swiontek, Danny Nieuwsma, Brad (Liz) Mackowick and Amanda (Randy) Fugere; great-grandchildren, Alyssa Mackowick, Logan, Nora and Greyson Fugere, Leo, Case and Max Swiontek; siblings, Arlone Cymbaluk of Crookston, MN and Delano (Janice) Thoreson, of Climax, MN; sister-in law, Hope Johnson of Fergus Falls, MN; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Ingman Sr. & Emma; siblings, Ingman Jr. (Pat), Delores (Warren) Smith and Marvin Cymbaluk; in-laws, Godfrey and Agnes, Kenneth (Audrey) Johnson, Harlan Johnson, Karen (John) Hendrickson, and Charlene Jensrud.

She volunteered with Meals on Wheels and was very active in her church with Circle, WELCA, quilting and needle point. She enjoyed camping and traveling with Jerry, family and friends by plane, car, or motorcycle.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to Our Savior's Lutheran Church, East Grand Forks, MN

Funeral Service : 11:00 AM on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 1515 5th Ave. NW, East Grand Forks, MN.

JoAnn's Funeral will be livestreamed on Our Savior's Lutheran Church Website.

Visitation: 1 hour before services at the church.

Interment: Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Harwood, ND.