Ruth Ann Johnson Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Ruth Ann Johnson (Bemidji, Minnesota), born in Brainerd, Minnesota, whose life came to an end on July 20, 2025 at the age of 84, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth Ann Johnson to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Oscar Gravdahl and Amanda Gravdahl; her former husband Harland Lillquist; and her sisters, Arla Bollig and Joan Yalch.
She is survived by: her children, Renee Lukkason (Bobby) and Steve Lillquist (Ardell); her stepdaughters, Katie Kincs (Dave) and Becky Brown (Tom); her grandchildren, Ryan of Bemidji, Mackenzie Piprude of Bemidji, Marissa Lillquist of Bemidji, Beau Brown (Tera) of Bemidji, Iann Brown of Bemidji and Terra Kincs of Shakopee; and her sisters, Jean Smith of Brainerd, Glenda Schmidt of Pequot Lakes and Marie Engle of Chandler, AZ. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 26th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Malvik Lutheran Church (27689 474th St, Cass Lake, MN 56633). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 26th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Saturday, July 26th 2025 at the Guthrie Cemetery (275th Ave, Guthrie Township, MN 56461).
In later years, the couple moved back to the farm in Guthrie followed by Ruth transitioning to assisted living due to her advancing Parkinson's Disease.
