Edward F. Johnson was the third of the four children of Erick and Amanda (Hoikka) Johnson, Swedish and Finnish immigrants, respectively, to the United States. He was the only one of their four children to live to adulthood.
Edward was born in Quincy Township near Hancock and lived in Houghton and Hancock for all of his life, though he did leave briefly to serve in the first World War. On June 1, 1921, he married Ethel Jane Moyle, with whom he had two children. To make ends meet, he worked as a chauffeur and ticket seller for the Kerredge Theater in downtown Hancock. The Kerredge burned to the ground in 1959.
At the time of his death in 1941 following a long history of heart problems, Edward was survived by his parents, wife, son Edward, and daughter Ramona Jane. He was preceded in death by his brothers Erick and John Ronald Johnson and his sister Mamie Johnson.
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His obituary appeared in the August 21, 1941 edition of the Daily Mining Gazette and read as follows: "EDWARD F. JOHNSON DIES WEDNESDAY AT HOME ON WARREN ST.--Edward F. Johnson, a prominently known resident of Hancock and cashier at the Kerredge theatre for a number of years, passed away yesterday morning at his home at 845 Warren Street, after a lengthy illness.
Mr. Johnson was born in Hancock 47 years ago. Educated in the public schools here he spent practically his entire life in the Copper Country and up to the time of his illness a year ago was cashier at the Kerredge theatre. He was in the employ of the Kerredge for 26 years.
Mr. Johnson was a veteran of the World War and served with the American expeditionary forces in France. He was a member of the Hancock aerie of Eagles.
Surviving him are his widow, a son, Edward; a daughter, Ramona Jane, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eric Johnson of Hancock.
The body has been taken to the Plowe Funeral Home on Memorial road, Houghton, where it will remain until the time of service. Arrangements for the funeral will be announced later."
Edward was born in Quincy Township near Hancock and lived in Houghton and Hancock for all of his life, though he did leave briefly to serve in the first World War. On June 1, 1921, he married Ethel Jane Moyle, with whom he had two children. To make ends meet, he worked as a chauffeur and ticket seller for the Kerredge Theater in downtown Hancock. The Kerredge burned to the ground in 1959.
At the time of his death in 1941 following a long history of heart problems, Edward was survived by his parents, wife, son Edward, and daughter Ramona Jane. He was preceded in death by his brothers Erick and John Ronald Johnson and his sister Mamie Johnson.
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His obituary appeared in the August 21, 1941 edition of the Daily Mining Gazette and read as follows: "EDWARD F. JOHNSON DIES WEDNESDAY AT HOME ON WARREN ST.--Edward F. Johnson, a prominently known resident of Hancock and cashier at the Kerredge theatre for a number of years, passed away yesterday morning at his home at 845 Warren Street, after a lengthy illness.
Mr. Johnson was born in Hancock 47 years ago. Educated in the public schools here he spent practically his entire life in the Copper Country and up to the time of his illness a year ago was cashier at the Kerredge theatre. He was in the employ of the Kerredge for 26 years.
Mr. Johnson was a veteran of the World War and served with the American expeditionary forces in France. He was a member of the Hancock aerie of Eagles.
Surviving him are his widow, a son, Edward; a daughter, Ramona Jane, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eric Johnson of Hancock.
The body has been taken to the Plowe Funeral Home on Memorial road, Houghton, where it will remain until the time of service. Arrangements for the funeral will be announced later."
Edward F. Johnson was the third of the four children of Erick and Amanda (Hoikka) Johnson, Swedish and Finnish immigrants, respectively, to the United States. He was the only one of their four children to live to adulthood.
Edward was born in Quincy Township near Hancock and lived in Houghton and Hancock for all of his life, though he did leave briefly to serve in the first World War. On June 1, 1921, he married Ethel Jane Moyle, with whom he had two children. To make ends meet, he worked as a chauffeur and ticket seller for the Kerredge Theater in downtown Hancock. The Kerredge burned to the ground in 1959.
At the time of his death in 1941 following a long history of heart problems, Edward was survived by his parents, wife, son Edward, and daughter Ramona Jane. He was preceded in death by his brothers Erick and John Ronald Johnson and his sister Mamie Johnson.
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His obituary appeared in the August 21, 1941 edition of the Daily Mining Gazette and read as follows: "EDWARD F. JOHNSON DIES WEDNESDAY AT HOME ON WARREN ST.--Edward F. Johnson, a prominently known resident of Hancock and cashier at the Kerredge theatre for a number of years, passed away yesterday morning at his home at 845 Warren Street, after a lengthy illness.
Mr. Johnson was born in Hancock 47 years ago. Educated in the public schools here he spent practically his entire life in the Copper Country and up to the time of his illness a year ago was cashier at the Kerredge theatre. He was in the employ of the Kerredge for 26 years.
Mr. Johnson was a veteran of the World War and served with the American expeditionary forces in France. He was a member of the Hancock aerie of Eagles.
Surviving him are his widow, a son, Edward; a daughter, Ramona Jane, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eric Johnson of Hancock.
The body has been taken to the Plowe Funeral Home on Memorial road, Houghton, where it will remain until the time of service. Arrangements for the funeral will be announced later."
Edward was born in Quincy Township near Hancock and lived in Houghton and Hancock for all of his life, though he did leave briefly to serve in the first World War. On June 1, 1921, he married Ethel Jane Moyle, with whom he had two children. To make ends meet, he worked as a chauffeur and ticket seller for the Kerredge Theater in downtown Hancock. The Kerredge burned to the ground in 1959.
At the time of his death in 1941 following a long history of heart problems, Edward was survived by his parents, wife, son Edward, and daughter Ramona Jane. He was preceded in death by his brothers Erick and John Ronald Johnson and his sister Mamie Johnson.
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His obituary appeared in the August 21, 1941 edition of the Daily Mining Gazette and read as follows: "EDWARD F. JOHNSON DIES WEDNESDAY AT HOME ON WARREN ST.--Edward F. Johnson, a prominently known resident of Hancock and cashier at the Kerredge theatre for a number of years, passed away yesterday morning at his home at 845 Warren Street, after a lengthy illness.
Mr. Johnson was born in Hancock 47 years ago. Educated in the public schools here he spent practically his entire life in the Copper Country and up to the time of his illness a year ago was cashier at the Kerredge theatre. He was in the employ of the Kerredge for 26 years.
Mr. Johnson was a veteran of the World War and served with the American expeditionary forces in France. He was a member of the Hancock aerie of Eagles.
Surviving him are his widow, a son, Edward; a daughter, Ramona Jane, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eric Johnson of Hancock.
The body has been taken to the Plowe Funeral Home on Memorial road, Houghton, where it will remain until the time of service. Arrangements for the funeral will be announced later."
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