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Lacey J. Johnson, 38, of Cloquet passed away June 25, 2021, at home. She was born May 19, 1983, in Duluth, the daughter of Robert and Dawn (Tillman) DeRusha.

She graduated from Cloquet High School in 2001. Lacey loved coaching the majorettes for Cloquet High School and helped keep the program alive. She had a passion for writing and was a true people person.

Lacey was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by Kevin Johnson and their daughter, Lula Johnson; brother, Brett (Brandi) Johnson; sisters, Diane (Scott) Clark, Laurie DeRusha, Toni Moen, and Katlynn Johnson; stepbrother, Jim Bastien; stepsister, Lisa Bastien; stepmother, Van DeRusha; stepfather, Tom Johnson; special friend, Dean Nelson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life for Lacey will be held 1-4 p.m. Saturday, July 10 at The River Inn, 3212 River Gate Ave., Scanlon.

Pine Knot News, July 2, 2021