Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Johnson, Rose Marie (Demaray) 2005
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Lakewood News, 28 Nov 2005

Rose Marie Johnson, age 79, of Lake Odessa, passed away peacefully at her home 
on Tuesday, November 22, 2005 and was taken Home to be with her Lord.  Rose was 
born in Lake Odessa on October 29, 1926 to Oliver Merle and Reva (Majinska) 
Demaray.  

She graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1945 and married Kenneth LeRoy 
Johnson on August 6, 1945.  Kenneth preceded her in death on March 14, 1957.  
Following her husband’s death, Rose learned the art of cake decorating and 
created beautiful wedding cakes, as well as cakes for other special occasions, 
for over 25 years.  She also worked as a cashier for the dime store in Lake 
Odessa, worked as a cook for the Lake Odessa Junior High and A&W Drive-In, and 
retired from Hastings Manufacturing after 15 years of service.

Rose was proud of the roses and clematis she grew in her garden.  She enjoyed 
sewing, baking and canning, and was never too busy to go shopping.  Rose was a 
member of the Jackson-Mutschler VFW Post #4461 Ladies Auxiliary, but above all, 
she was a life-long devoted and active member of the First Congregational 
Church of Lake Odessa.

She is survived by her children, Melody (Dave) LaNew, Johnny (Pat) Johnson, 
Michael (Roxanne) Johnson, all of Lake Odessa, and Terri (Larry) Duda of 
Wyoming; 13 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; her aunt, Audie DeHaan of 
Saranac; and many nieces, nephews and other loving family members and friends.  
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Kenneth; sister, Betty 
Demaray; and grandson, Justin.

The funeral service was held on Saturday, November 26 at the Koops Funeral 
Chapel.  Burial took place at Lakeside Cemetery.  The family has suggested that 
memorial contributions may be made to the VFW Scholarship Fund, or the First 
Congregational Church of Lake Odessa.  Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral 
Chapel in Lake Odessa.


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