Ida Johnson

Ida Johnson, age 87, of 0615 W 200 S., LaGrange, IN died Saturday January 22, 2011 at 8:20 P.M. at her Residence.  She was born in Poplar Bluff, MO on December 10, 1923 to Ben D. & Malinda J. (Miller) Borntrager.  She married Ralph Johnson on November 29, 1959.  He preceded her in death on December 9, 2010.  Ida had worked for many years at Browns Drug Store in LaGrange as well as a being a homemaker for most of her life.  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in LaGrange, IN and enjoyed gardening, cooking and helping her husband farm.  She is survived by;  1 daughter - Carol Jacobs of LaGrange, IN. 1 son -  Martin Johnson of LaGrange, IN. 3 sisters - Elizabeth & John Helmuth of Topeka, IN, Edna & Freeman Miller of Topeka, IN and Esther & Don Galloway of Ligonier, IN.  1 grandson - Trevor Johnson of LaGrange, IN.  1 granddaugter - Stephanie Smith of Osceola, IN.  She was preceded in death by;  Her parents, husband, 3 brothers - Martin, Dan and Joe Borntrager and 3 sisters - Mary Yutzy, Polly Fry and Clara Kuhns.  Visitation will be held at the First United Methodist Church, LaGrange, IN on Tuesday January 25, 2011 from 4 to 8 P.M.  The funeral service will be held on Wednesday January 26, 2011 at P.M. with the Pastor Chris Danielson officiating.  Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, LaGrange, IN.  Memorials may be given to the:   The Michael J. Fox Foundation Research, Church Street Station, P.O. Box 780, New York, NY 10008-0780.  On-Line Condolences may be sent to Carneyfrost@earthlink.net.  Arrangements are by Carney-Frost Funeral Home, LaGrange, IN.     

Back