OBITUARIES
| Blanche Johnson |
Resided in Escanaba, MI
Died July 15, 2004
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Blanche Berglund Johnson, age94 of 2108 7th Avenue South, Escanaba, died early morning July 15, 2004 at the Christian Park Village in Escanaba where she had been residing for the past four and one half years.
Blanche was born June 16, 1909 in Benton, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph and Louise (Herron) Greenfield. Blanche was raised in the Escanaba area and has spent most of her entire life here in Escanaba. Blanche attended and graduated from the Escanaba Senior High School in 1929. On November 3, 1933, Blanche married her husband Melvin Berglund. Mel preceded Blanche in death on October 9, 1971. Blanche remarried Felix Johnson who also preceded her in death. Blanche worked as a receptionist for approximately 25 years for Dr. William and Don Lemire in Escanaba. She was a member of the Central United Methodist Church for many years and she also belonged to the United Methodist Women’s Association. During her years of residence at the Christian Park Village, Blanche is remembered as being very happy and content. She will be deeply missed.
In addition to her parents, Joseph and Louise and her husbands Melvin and Felix, Blanche was preceded in death by; 2 brothers and 2 sisters.
Blanche leaves to survive:
1 Son: Jack (Rosemary) Berglund of Escanaba, MI
1 Brother: Jack Greenfield of Bethesda, Maryland
2 Grandchildren: John (Francene) Berglund of Mattawan, MI; Judi (Gregg) Colclasure of Escanaba, MI
2 Great Grandchildren: Anna and Marcus Berglund of Mattawan, MI
2 Nieces: Viola “Corky” (Raymond) Pepin of Escanaba, MI; Mary Hope Pancheri of Apache Junction, AZ
And several other nieces, nephews and cousins.
A private funeral service in honor of Blanche Berglund Johnson will be held at the Skradski-Boyce Family Funeral Home in Escanaba at the convenience of the Berglund family. Blanche has two great-grandchildren who are afflicted with Fanconi Anemia. Memorial contributions may be directed to the “Anna and Marcus Berglund Trust Fund” c/o Jack Berglund, 2108 7th Avenue South, Escanaba, MI 49829. Burial will be in the Lakeview Cemetery. |
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