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Edith M. Johnson
January 15, 1922 - March 3, 2019
Edith M. Johnson, age 97, of Kalamazoo, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019 at Borgess Hospital. Edie was born January 15, 1922 in Iuka, IL, the daughter of the late Frank and Maude Copenhaver and had lived in Kalamazoo for the past 30 years. Edie loved reading, sewing, cooking and canning. She also enjoyed playing cards and visiting with friends. More than anything Edie loved her family, especially spending time with her grandchildren. Surviving is her daughter Pam (Bill) Fritz; grandchildren, Kristin (Tylor) Kubiszak, Peter (Chelsea) Fritz, Josh (Candice) Fritz; great grandchildren, Molly, Annslee, Tucker, Kayson, William, Riley and Oliver; devoted friend and neighbor, Roberta Dotson, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter Sharon Rutherford and 11 siblings. The family will meet friends on Thursday, March 14, from 1 PM until time of funeral services at 2 PM at the Bloomingdale Christian Church. Interment will follow in Tucker Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the Bloomingdale Chapel, D. L. Miller Funeral Home. The family suggests memorials be given to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Edith M. Johnson, age 97, of Kalamazoo, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019 at Borgess Hospital. Edie was born January 15, 1922 in Iuka, IL, the daughter of the late Frank and Maude Copenhaver and had lived in Kalamazoo for the past 30 years.... View Obituary & Service Information