Lornell Martha Johnson(nee Melcher), age 79, of Holmen, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2020, at Mayo Hospital in La Crosse, Wisconsin after battling a respiratory illness for several months.

She was born in Menomonie, Wisconsin, to the late Frederick and Martha Melcher(nee Kampa) on July 22, 1940.

Lornell moved around the United States throughout her childhood due to her father’s career. She graduated from White Bear Lake High School and, several years later, married her husband of 58 years, Floyd Johnson. They lived in Mahtomedi, MN for 39 years until they moved north to Danbury, Wisconsin, during their retirement. 

Lornell was known for her love of holiday decorating (especially at Halloween and Christmas), hosting relatives for holiday meals, and enjoying weekend trips to the cabin in Danbury. She was a pet lover, having taken in many stray dogs and cats in her lifetime. She will be remembered for being generous and a very proud mom, grandma, and great-grandma. She made certain she took care of everyone from getting them signed up for school activities, shopping for clothes, feeding everyone, and never forgetting a birthday! In addition, she enjoyed flowers, feeding the birds, spoiling her pets, and spending time with family. 

Lornell is survived by her husband, Floyd Johnson, of Holmen, WI, son, Gregg(Tracey Martinez) Johnson of Webster, WI, daughter, Stephanie(Mic) Bauer of Holmen, WI., grandchildren, Tanya Johnson, Michael Johnson(Abby Dallmann), Ian Bauer, and great-grandsons, Dom and Derek Vadner. 

Lornell requested an intimate burial near Danbury, WI, where she enjoyed many summers and retirement years.

The family would like to thank the medical teams at Mayo Hospital in La Crosse, WI, and Rochester, MN for the great care and support during the last several months. 

“If I had a flower for every time I thought of you…I could walk in my own garden forever.”-Alfred Jennyon