Vionne “Vi” Edell Johnson of Chelsea, Michigan, age 94, passed away Monday, August 18, at Chelsea Retirement Community. Vionne was born in 1930 as the youngest child of a Scandinavian farm family in Granite Falls, MN – the much-loved daughter of Emil Carl and Hulda Nelson.
In December of 1951, Vionne married her high school sweetheart and trombone rival, Kenneth E. Johnson. Fifty-nine years of marriage and corporate moves took them to Minneapolis, New Jersey, Iowa, Northern Minnesota, Kansas, Maine, and finally here in Chelsea. With each move, Ken and Vi would become active members in their local churches, making enduring friendships along the way. Vionne was an elementary school teacher, a homemaker, a Deacon of the Presbyterian Church, and most recently a member of the Huron River Methodist Church of Dexter. Kenny and Vi’s shared wanderlust also led to travel around the world. Well into her 94th year, Vionne was a lively companion on family trips, near and far. She will be missed for her grace, wisdom, and laser-like wit.
of Ann Arbor, Michigan, formerly of Saline, and Dexter, age 88, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Atria Senior Living of Ann Arbor. He was born December 2, 1936, in Dumbarton, Scotland, the son of Robert and Margaret (Conroy) Jack.
William was a member of the St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church in Saline. He worked in automation sales, and owned Sensors, where he was Manager and Engineer. William enjoyed golfing, shooting, and hunting; and loved his grandkids.