Esther Marie Johnson, 99, formerly of Rushford, MN, died Friday, June 5, 2009 at Maple Manor Nursing Home in Rochester, MN. Esther was born September 16, 1909 in Rushford to Edwin and Ida Johnson. She graduated from Rushford High School and went to Winona College and received her teaching degree. She taught in Rochester for a few years before becoming a secretary at the Mayo Clinic. Esther is survived by a nephew and several great nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents and five siblings. The Funeral Service for Esther will be held at 2:00pm on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at Hoff Funeral Home - Rushford Chapel with the Reverend Roger Michaelson officiating. Burial will follow at Rushford Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may call from 1-2pm at the Funeral Home on Wednesday. Please feel free to share a memory of Esther with her friends and family and sign the on-line guestbook at
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