Therese M. Johnson

Therese Margaret Johnson, 91, of La Crosse passed away peacefully in her sleep Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at Mayo Health System. Therese was born in Soldiers Grove, WI, on December 21, 1927 to John and Elizabeth (Tully) Murphy. She grew up on the family farm where her favorite activity was tending to her large flock of beautiful white ducks. At the age of 14, Therese left home and moved to La Crosse to attend Aquinas High School. She graduated in 1946. On June 21, 1949 Therese married Donald G. Johnson at Holy Cross Catholic Church in La Crosse.

Therese is survived by her son, Terry (Ann) Johnson; five grandsons Andy (Jen), Pete (Sara), and Mike Johnson, Scott and Nick (Shayna) Smaby; three great-grandchildren Ethan Johnson, Mackenzie and Sophie Smaby; brothers Bernard (Virginia) and Gene (Mary) Murphy; sister Elaine (Leo) Olson; Don’s six siblings and their spouses, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Don; brothers Walter and Donald Murphy; sister Florence Moran; sisters-in-law Martha and Delores Murphy and Marianne Johnson; brother-in-law Byron Moran and nephew Mike Murphy.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 17, 2019 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 130 Losey Blvd S., La Crosse. Msgr. Michael Gorman will officiate. There will be no committal service. Visitation will be held at the Schumacher – Kish Funeral & Cremation Services, 200 West Ave. S., La Crosse on Thursday from 4-7 PM and again at the church on Friday from 10 AM until the time of service. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred.