Birth date: Apr 5, 1928 Death date: Jan 4, 2019
Big Rapids - Johanna M. (Salvati) Allen, 90, of Big Rapids, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019, at her residence. She was born April 5, 1928 in Aussig, Czechoslovakia, the daughter of Anton and Josefine (Trojan) Mederzizky. Joha Read Obituary
A true friend! Jo and I taught at Morley Stanwood High School for many years, we remained good friends when she retired. She had a unique sense of humor. She was a very positive person and no matter what happened, she believed that something good was
Oma (Grandma), teacher, mentor; she has raised me with all my grandparents. She has given me a wonderful upbringing and philosophy. She has given me all and more. I love Oma and I will miss her and cherish my memories of her.
So many apt descriptions of Jo. So much energy, compassion and caring in a small petite body. She was an inspiration for her tenacity despite adversity and life challenges and her love of learning and people. My condolences to the Salvati family for thei
She was very kind to me and others. Always respected others and we respected her. Knew her thru my years of bookkeeping at MSCS, she was a joy and an inspiration. She lived a beautiful life, always thinking of others. Hardships, yes but, knew she woul
Gute Reise, liebe Johanna. You have been a wonderful friend to me and my daughter Monica these past four or five years. Your autobiography and your personal recounting of your life and times have been a true testimony of your strength, your intellect, you
nicest woman ever so smart will be missed
I am dismayed that no memorial service for Johanna is going to take place. She has so many friends. I've known her originally through Linda Parsons my neighbor when there was a German group in town. I was much moved by Johanna's memoir. We Americans have
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for all of you. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
The bravest, strongest, hardest working woman I knew. The matriarch of a fabulous family. Thanks for helping to connect our families. You will always be in our memories.
As one of her former German students at Morley Stanwood High School, I truly loved the language. My condolences to your family during this heartbreaking time.
