Anna Mae Johnson 10/03/2012

Anna Mae Johnson age 89 of New Richmond died Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at Deerfield Gables Care Center.  She was born the daughter of Alfred and Rena Mae (Olson) Johnson on April 27, 1923 in rural New Richmond.  Anna Mae worked in St. Paul as a secretary before returning home to care for her parents and her brother.  She was a life-long member of West Immanuel Lutheran Church and was very active in Quilting, Ladies Aid, making lefse as well as other activities within the church.  Anna Mae is survived by her sister-in-law, Hazel Johnson; nieces, Bev (Steve) Holmgren and Barb Carlson; great niece, Shelly (Matt) Schauer; great nephew, Douglas Holmgren; cousins and other relatives.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Rena; brothers, Russell and Clifford Johnson.  A funeral service was held Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 2:00 pm at West Immanuel Lutheran Church.  Visitation was also Tuesday from 1:00-2:00 pm at the church.  Interment was in West Immanuel Church Cemetery.  Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services Beebe Chapel of New Richmond.