Victoria Johnson

Victoria “Ming” Lynn Johnson, age 53, of Webster, passed away on June 29, 2016 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. Ming was born on January 4, 1963 in Chicago, IL. to parents, Angeline (Oiyotte) and Kenneth Johnson. Ming attended Siren Public Schools. After High School, she enlisted in the United States Army in 1982. Ming served overseas in the South Korean War as a Food Service Specialist. Upon her honorable discharge in 1985, Ming spent time in Cleveland and Washington before returning home to the Webster area to raise her two sons, Jeromy and Zachary. Ming was employed at various jobs over the years, some of which included: Sand Lake Bingo Hall, Turtle Lake and Danbury Casinos as a Floor Supervisor, St. Croix Tribal Smoke House as a Manager and at the St. Croix Tribal Housing. While attending the LCO Community College, Ming also worked as an Ojibwa Language Tutor at the ALC in Siren. She later graduated with as Associate’s Degree in Small Business Management and in Ojibwa Language. Ming enjoyed going to the casino and watching her two favorite shows, Jeopardy and the Food Network, but her favorite thing to do was spend time with her grandchildren, whom she loved dearly. Preceding Ming in death are her parents. Ming is survived by her two sons, Jeromy Lambert and Zachary Howard; grandchildren, Beyonca and Sabrina; sister, Maryann Morrison; brother, Dan Taylor; 3 aunts; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends. Friend may call after 4:00 PM on Friday, July 1, 2016 at the St. Croix Tribal Center in Hertel, WI. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at the St. Croix Tribal Center in Hertel, WI with Lee Staples officiating. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster, WI. Online Condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com