Loving, dedicated wife of William Johnson, mother of Sam and Sarah Johnson. Lorie was preceded in death by her mother Helen and father Edwin Cripe. She is survived by her family and her brothers and sisters; Cheryl (Tom) Perry, Greg (Mary) Cripe, Debbie Wiese, Dan (Barb) Cripe, Gary ( Jill) Cripe, Tammy (Bob) Glass, Dave Cripe, Teresa (Pete) Harrison, and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and in-law families.
Lorie was born April 20, 1958 in Goshen, Indiana. She graduated from Eastern Michigan University in Occupational Therapy. She worked at Shirley Ryan Ability Lab for over 30 years. She will be missed by her family, friends, peers, and patients. She was a true example of courage through Faith in God.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks a donation be made in Lorie Johnson’s name to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab:
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
C/O advancement- Nadia Joseph
355 E. Erie St.
Chicago, IL 60611
For donations with use of credit cards, or questions please call Nadia Joseph – advancement at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab at: ph.) 312-238-1257
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.OehlerFuneralHome.com for the Johnson family.
