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ESCANABA -- Lorraine Johnson, age 94, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2024, at Cedar Hill Assisted Living in Bark River. She was born March 7, 1930, in Powers to Phillip and Margaret (Mikus) Miller and was the fourth of 11 children.
Lorraine was employed by the City of Escanaba. After retirement, she was dedicated to volunteering. She was named Delta County Volunteer of the Year in 2018 and was honored with the President's Lifetime Achievement Award. She volunteered with St. Vincent de Paul, William Bonifas Fine Arts Center, Senior Services, Head Start, U. P. State Fair, Community Action Agency, Knights of Columbus, and the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program and was recognized for serving more than 1,000 hours a year several times.
Lorraine is survived by her children, Marie Iverson, Larry (Sally) Johnson, Dale Johnson, and Tammi Johnson; grandchildren, Debbie (Wes) Neuman, Becky (Vickie) Iverson, Penny (Brett) Ammeraal, Christopher Iverson, Larry (Jenny) Johnson and Alyssa (Jeff) Sullivan; 12 great-grandchildren; and brothers, Ralph (Ann) Miller and Roger Miller, and sister, Evelyn Pullman.
Per Lorrain's wishes, there will be no public service. Memorial contributions may be given to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at https://ssvpusa.org/donate/ or to any of the local organizations at which she was happy to volunteer.