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Johnson, Lorraine A.

Lorraine Agusta (Stern) Johnson, age 101 of New London, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 4, 2019 at St. Joseph Residence.

Lorraine was born on September 27, 1917 in Manawa to the late Edwin and Ella (Delzer) Stern. She graduated from Washington High in New London. She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Ilo Johnson in September 1936. She enjoyed many interesting jobs while raising their four children, including The Toy Factory, New London Press and at Dr. Nugent’s office. Growing up Lorraine enjoyed many adventures with her twin sister Lucy. She was very involved with her church, where she volunteered countless hours, including making baby quilts for babies in Africa.

Lorraine is survived by her sons, Richard (Jane), Roger and David (Debbie); grandchildren: Lisa (Rob) Reif, Brian (Shari) Johnson, Cherie (John) Hampton, Dennis (Janet) Johnson, Peter (Jessica) Frausto, Todd (Deanna) Nelson, Holly (Brian) Hillman, Ali (Jason) Reimer, Brooke (BJ) Miller and numerous great and great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Evan “Bud” and Lloyd Stern and sister, Marg. Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ilo; daughter, Barbara; son-in-law, William Nelson; twin sister, Lucy; sisters, Evelyn and Ethel; brothers, Eddy and Gordon and a daughter-in-law, Bernice Johnson.

The funeral service for Lorraine will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 11, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church in New London. Visitation will take place from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service directly at the church. Burial will be in Floral Hill Cemetery in New London. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Joseph residence in Lorraine’s name. The Cline & Hanson Funeral Home in New London is serving the family. www.clinehansonfuneralhome.com

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