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Post a reply || Back to Message Board Christine D Johnson - Class of 1989
Christine D. Johnson 45 from Florida. It is with a grieving heart that I am asking for your prayers. We received the news yesterday that our only child, Christine, passed away in her sleep sometime during the late hours of Saturday night, February 4th, 2017. She lived with Luke, her significant other in Florida. She was only 45 years old, much too young to pass on, but the Lord has his reasons, and we will try to understand them as time goes by. No arrangements have been made yet, but she be brought back to Wisconsin for burial. Christine was a lovely child who always had a smile on her face, despite dealing with her Type 1 diabetes and epilepsy, which was never in good control. We keep reminding ourselves that she is no longer suffering with these illnesses she has bravely endured her entire life, and that she is with our Lord now, and her family and friends who have passed before her. I will let you know when arrangements have been finalized. I pray that you are all well, and that you and your family are blessed with happiness and health for many years to come. Replies to this post
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Christine Denise Johnson was born June 6, 1971 in Cold Spring, NY. She passed
away unexpectedly on February 5, 2017 in Satsuma, Florida at the age of 45.
Christine (Chrissy) is survived by her parents, Gary and Betty (Morey) Johnson
of Iola, WI; her significant other, Lucas (Luke) Fuhrmann, of Satsuma, FL; her
maternal grandmother, Helen Morey, Waupaca, WI; great aunt, Jean Morey of
Waupaca, WI; great aunt and uncle, Stanley and Martha Fornal of New Windsor, NY;
great aunt, Elizabeth Zalewski of Maryland; great uncle, Carl Pfeiffer of
Stoughton, WI; and a great aunt and uncle, Bob and Lorraine Kelly of Syracuse,
NY. She is also survived by aunts and uncles Bill and Marcie Morey, Marion, IA;
Russell and Lynn Morey, Menasha, WI; Tom and Cheryl Morey, Daphne, AL; Linda
Backler and Jim Kubinek, Amherst, WI; and Carol Berlik, Appleton, WI. Included
are 12 first cousins and numerous 2nd cousins. She was preceded in death by her
maternal grandfather Philip Morey, Waupaca, WI; and her paternal grandparents
Arthur and Helen (Fornal) Johnson, Newburgh, NY; great aunt and uncle, Joseph
and Mary Travis, New Windsor, NY; and great aunt, Julia Chase, New York, NY. She
previously lived in Newburgh, NY her first 22 years, and then moved to Wisconsin
with her parents in 1993. She attended school in Newburgh, NY graduating high
school in 1989. She briefly attended college, but did not complete her
education, due to her illnesses of Type 1 Diabetes, and Epilepsy. She was active
in the local 4-H Club during her youth. She loved animals, especially dogs. One
of her favorite projects was raising a “seeing eye dog” for an organization
called Guiding Eyes for the Blind. She raised a black Labrador puppy named
“Stitch” for a year teaching the dog how to adjust in many challenges like
stairs, water, moving vehicles, shopping, church, sidewalks, people and other
animals. Stitch was then turned over to Guiding Eyes for the Blind for final
training. Christine and her parents attended Stitch’s graduation, at which time
Stitch was given to a blind recipient. It was a sad but proud parting for
Christine. Guiding Eyes for the Blind was very thankful for her contribution to
the blind. Christine loved boating and fishing with her parents, and during the
late 1980’s Christine became a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary at the
encouragement of her father who was an active member. She completed her boating
safety course, and assisted in patrolling the Hudson River. She was an active
member in NY till she moved to Wisconsin with her parents. After moving to
Wisconsin, she met Luke Fuhrmann, the love of her life, at a Coast Guard
Auxiliary meeting. Luke was also a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. They
have been together ever since. They both loved NASCAR racing. They enjoyed
watching races on TV, and even attended some live races. Because her father was
part Polish, he loved Polka music, which rubbed off on Christine. She especially
loved going to Polka Dances and listening to Polka shows on the radio. Her
favorite Polka band was “Jimmy Sturr and his Orchestra” out of Florida, NY which
performs all over the country. Play a Polka tune, and she was in her glory. One
of her favorite pastimes was playing Scrabble with her Mom, Grandma Morey, and
Aunt Jean. Win or lose, she loved the competition and being with family.
Christine and Luke eventually moved to the state of Florida around 2007 where
the weather was mild. She was always happy and outgoing and though she had to
deal with her illnesses of Type 1 Diabetes and Epilepsy, she bravely endured
them her entire life, and was very grateful for Luke’s love and care in her
final years. She is now blessed with peace and happiness in her new and glorious
eternal home in heaven with the Lord, and her family and friends who have passed
before her. May our Lord and Savior guide us and lead us till we meet Christine
again in heaven. Funeral visitation will be held on Thursday, February 16th at
Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca, WI from 5 pm to 8 pm. Visitation will also be on
Friday, February 17th from 10 am to 11 am followed by a Funeral Mass and Service
with Father Amal from St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, and Pastor Bryan from
Trinity Lutheran Church. The Holly Funeral Home of Waupaca is assisting with
arrangements. Interment will be at Pleasant Valley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
memorial gifts may be made in the name of Christine Johnson to the American
Diabetes Association or the Epilepsy Foundation.
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