Obituary
Judith (Judy) Johnson
Judith (Judy) Diane Johnson, 77, of Onalaska, passed away after a very courageous battle with Alzheimer’s.
Her last year she was a Family Member at Creamery Creek Memory Care, in Stoddard, Wisconsin.
Judy was born January 22, 1947, to George and Dorothy Fruth. She married Dennis Johnson Sr. in 1970. Judy enjoyed traveling with her husband and family. She is a Dale Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Fan and owned two replica Monte Carlos Cars. Judy enjoyed cooking and baking and family gatherings. Music and dancing were her two very favorite things, even through her years with Alzheimer’s. Judy was a Onalaska American Legion Auxiliary Member and also part of the Onalaska Anglers, back in the Onalaska Sunfish Days. Judy worked at the Grandview Home in her younger years and at the Onalaska Care Center. She also worked at Norplex and Benchmark. She was also a Member of the St. Patrick’s Church in Onalaska, where she and Dennis would have candy for all the children who sat by them.
Judy is survived by her daughter, Tina (Michael)Rude; sons, Bradley (Laura) Johnson and Dennis Johnson Jr.; stepdaughter, Kim Braukman (Kevin); grandchildren, Bryant (Daron) Rude, Brandon (McKenzie) Rude, Brock Rude, Amber (Eric) Schmidt, Ashley Johnson, Jordon Johnson, Tanisha Clelland, and Sierra Brooks; great-grandchildren, Declan and Kennedy Rude, Aubrianna and Madelyn Schmidt, Jude Clelland, James and Juniper Brooks; sister, Linda (Wayne) Jacobson; brothers, Terry (Diane) Fruth, Steve Fruth, Mike (Jeanine) Fruth and Sam Monsoor, many nieces, nephews and special friends.
Judy was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Johnson Sr.; father and mother, George and Dorothy Fruth; grandparents, Nettie and Ole Bolstad and George Sr. and Vera Fruth; father and mother-in-law, Lyle and Mary Johnson; brothers, Rick and Dennis Fruth; brothers-in-law, Kenneth Johnson, Charles Johnson, Richard Monsoor and John Monsoor; sisters-in-law, Corrine Johnson, Rita Monsoor, Bonnie and Delores Monsoor.
We would like to thank Creamery Creek Memory Care and Moments Hospice for the excellent care provided for our dear Mother. Everyone loved Judy!
The family will receive friends from 3-4pm Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Coulee Region Cremation Group, 133 Mason St. Onalaska, WI 54650.
A memorial service will follow at 4pm, with a gathering at the Onalaska American Legion, 731 Sandlake Rd. Onalaska, WI 54650, following the service at 5pm.
Our Sincere Sympathy to Judy’s Family.
Many fond memories, from working with Judy, to our breakfasts at country kitchen after working night shift. She was a kind soul, funny, and we always looked forward to her homemade treats. She was special!
Condolences to Brad, Tina and family. I’ve known the Johnson family for many years. I think that a mother’s greatest legacy is having raised kind, caring and thoughtful children. Judy certainly accomplished that with Tina and Brad. Thank you, Brad, for being a part of the Brookdale family. You took/take such good care of my mom and dad (even though dad still calls you Doug on occasion:))
Take care of one another.
My boys were the main benefactors of the Sunday candy mentioned in Judy’s obituary, and they have fond memories of your parents, Tina as we all do. Sending hugs and prayers during this difficult time.
Thank you for allowing Judy to be a member of our Creamery Creek family. She was defiantly loved We enjoyed singing Christmas songs, or any song that would come on the record player with her.
Heartfelt condolences to your family. Judy was a caring and kind woman with a wonderful outlook on life. Through the joys and sorrows her smile and empathy shone to others.
My condolences to all on Judy’s passing (I’m just catching up on obituaries). Fond memories of the early years in Onalaska.
RIP