Dr. Michelle Johnson

Dr. Michelle K. Johnson, 56, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 17, 2024. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 17 at Wooddale Church, 6630 Shady Oak Road, Eden Prairie, Minn. Private graveside services will be at Olena Mound Cemetery in Buffalo Center.

Michelle was born to Bruce and Susan Walen on October 31, 1968. She married Dr. Steven Johnson on April 16, 2006 at Wooddale Church in Eden Prairie. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Minnesota and later graduated with a Master of Arts in Theological Studies, a Master of Divinity, and a Doctor of Philosophy Theology and Apologetics from Liberty University.

She enjoyed studying God’s word, writing, and editing and helped co-write two books, “Why Creation Still Matters” and “Strong Faith – 5 Questions and Answers Every Christian Should Know.” She was  also the Executive Vice President and Managing Editor of Bellator Christi Ministries, publisher and contributor. She was also actively involved with writing and editing Wooddale Church’s global partner newsletter.

Michelle loved to travel with her husband to Montana and cruising among other places. She enjoyed reading and sharing a cup of coffee with her friends and family.

Michelle is survived by her husband, Dr. Steven Johnson; her dad, Bruce Walen (Marilyn Christiansen); sister, Noelle (Jim) Starr; brother-in-law, Markley Johnson; nieces, Maya (Wael) Awada, Remi Starr, Abby (Blake) Stebbins, and Nichole Johnson; nephew, Zachariah (Bethany) Johnson; father-in-law, Dr. Donald (Kathy) Johnson; and two sweet great-nieces, Taya and Teegan.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Susan Walen; her grandparents; and mother-in-law, Karen Johnson.