Michelle Annette (Lang) Johnston, 62, was born on December 22, 1956, to Olive E. (Anton) and Michael E. Lang of Worthington, Minnesota.
Michelle went to her Lord on Monday, October 7, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings, Montana. She had been living in Miles City, MT, with her husband, Greg Johnston.
Michelle was raised in Worthington and attended the Worthington schools. Her parents owned Michael’s Restaurant, and she loved eating and working there. Michelle was an excellent waitress or wherever they needed her help. In school, she excelled in music, playedpiano and sang in choir, played flute in band; and organ for Sunday service in her church. After graduating from Worthington High School, she went on to the Junior College to begin her undergraduate work in Broadcast Journalism. She also attended Augustanain Sioux Falls and the University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse.
In 1976, Michelle began working at KELO-TV in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She advanced up to Associate Producer and won an ADDY Award for her work.
In 1985, she married Greg Johnston, a stockbroker, in Sioux Falls. They moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he was employed at E.F. Hutton. In 1989, they moved to Miles City, Montana, to work as a team and started the Investment Center in stockbroking.Michelle was in charge of the bookkeeping. Her stellar books were used to demonstrate to others how to do it right.
While in Miles City, Michelle enjoyed fishing, tennis and golf; and was great in all three. For 22 years, she judged the parade for the Bucking Horse Days. Michelle was on the Board of Directors for the Chamber of Commerce and the Country Club. Her love ofgardening was apparent with all her lovely rose bushes. Anyone who heard her sing “The Rose” never forgot her beautiful alto voice.
Michelle is survived by her husband, Greg, of Miles City, MT; one brother, Larry Lang of Worthington; and one sister, Linda Lang, Worthington. Michelle is preceded in death by her parents, Olive and Michael Lang; and her mother- and father-in-law, Anmae andMarion Johnston. Most recently she had to say goodbye to their dog, “Charlie,” named after her grandpa, Charlie Anton.
Memorial service will be Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at the Emmanuel United Methodist Church, located at 1400 – 4th Avenue in Worthington. Call (507-372-2939) for more information. Pastor Daren Flinck and Reverend Karla Kirkeby will be sharing the officiating; Brenda DeSmith, pianist. For further information go to httpps://www.stevensonfuneralhome.com.
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David B Smith says
Greg ,
I was shocked to see Michelle name in the paper.
I can’t imagine the sadness you feel with you loss
You and your family are in my Prayers
Tammie McFarland says
Greg, our thoughts are with you at this sad sad time. You and Michelle were so welcoming to us when we moved to town and I just always loved that girl (and her singing). Garret and Tammie
martha crandall says
My sympathy
David & Jean Wheeler says
Greg our thoughts and prayers are with you
Dolores Meidinger Willson says
So very sorry to hear of Michelle’s passing. Please reach out to your friends and family for the comfort you will no doubt need in the coming days and years ahead. They will be there for you, to help you remember the great memories you have made together. Many hugs are going your way.
Dale and Ann Tribby says
Greg,
We are sorry to hear of Michelle’s passing. We were shocked. We enjoyed the South Dakota and Brookings connection we had with you and Michelle. Know you are in our thoughts.
Patrick Stoltz says
Greg I am so sorry for your loss. I cherish our memories that we all had. Michelle had such a good heart! What a wonderful person! My prayers are for you my friend. I am here if you need me.
Bill & Sandy says
Greg,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Michelle was a beautiful dear lady. We are very sorry for your loss.
Bill & Sandy
Jean Jones says
So very sorry Greg. Prayers
Connie Christiansen Sando says
Wow, I’m in shock right now. Michelle was the sweetest girl in high school. My condolences to the family.
Theresa A Bradshaw says
Sorry for your loss Greg I remember her from when I worked at the pharmacy she was so friendly and such a bubbly person that could brighten up a room and make you smile
Nick Clauson says
Hi Greg, so sorry for the loss of a dear lady, she was such a positive person, she will be missed, know that you will be in our prayers. Sincerely, Nick & Betty Clauson
Linda Sanchez says
My many prayers are going out to your family during this time of loss. Michelle was a classmate of mine in Worthington. May the Lord wrap his arms around each of you and give you the comfort that is needed during this time of sorrow. My Sympathy, Linda (Adolph)Sanchez
Jerry Kimball says
So many GREAT memories of you and Michelle! She was kind, smart, pretty, a hard worker and a friend to everyone!
Hold your memories close! Lots of people praying for you!
Wendy Leidholt says
Greg,
“Just remember in the winter, far beneath the bitter snows
Lies the seed, that with the sun’s love in the spring becomes the rose”
She was a rose.
Wendy
Sandy McFarland Hays says
Greg, I am so sorry for your loss of Michelle. She was a wonderful classy lady. Sending prayers and condolences.
Dennis & Susan Bakken says
Our deepest sympathies
Carol and Bing Cherry says
Greg,
So sorry to hear of Michelle’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
MERRY DEANDA says
Greg,
So sorry to hear of Michelle’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We had so many GREAT memories of you and Michelle! She was kind, smart, pretty, a hard worker and a friend to everyone!
Deb Scheuring McDonald says
So sorry to hear of Michelle’s passing. She was a good friend and classmate of mine from Worthington. I’ll remember her as such a kind person and regret we didn’t keep up after graduation. God Bless.
Gerald & Janet Himelspach says
Greg, Our sincere sympathy, we were so sorry to read of Michelle’s passing. May your memories comfort you.
Lee and Linda Kuhl says
Michelle was a classmate of ours and I remember her playing the piano for our choir concerts. Our sympathies to you!
Val Edwards says
So sorry to hear of Michelle’s passing. She was so much fun to visit with. I have great memories from when I worked at the bank. My prayers are with you. Keep your memories close and she will always be with you
Darla Hawk says
So sorry for your loss we didnt hear about it. Her laugh is so wonderful. U will b in our prayers. Miss you guys
Bill Overman says
I worked with Michelle at KELO-TV back in the 1980s. So sorry to hear of her loss. What a wonderful, happy person she was. I thought of her often, the one person who always had a cheerful word for someone. My sympathies to Greg and family.