Launa Johnson Obituary
Born on November 24th, 1942, in Minneapolis to Noel and Bernice Deslauriers. Launa grew up in the Twin Cities area and graduated from Osseo High School as well as cosmetology school. She worked as a Manufacturing Associate at Federal Ammunition for a number of years.
Launa married Michael Payette and together they shared 17 years of marriage. A dedicated parent, she was a passionate reader and bird watcher.
Launa is survived by children Charles Payette and Cindy Solarz and four grandchildren as well as great grandchildren and her sister Debbie Prax.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and two of her daughters, Jeanna Payette and Ginger Fitzerald.
A Celebration of Life will be held on February 27th, 2026, at 2:00pm at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Rochester, MN. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at a later date.
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Renee Dugas
Yesterday
I met Launa over 40 years ago, when she and her kids moved into Anoka, at Manorcrest Townhomes. I was invited to "TP" her townhouse for her birthday before I had even met her. We've been friends ever since. We use to go out and dance and have a few drinks. We were out together when she met her husband Bruce. I've met a few "exes", been to a family baby shower and helped her pack and move and had many fun nights dancing. I have truly enjoyed her friendship and will miss all of our breakfasts and gallons of coffee and hours on the phone. I miss my friend.
Holly Fitzgerald
February 25, 2026
Alicia Solarz, Holly Fitzgerald, Cole Fitzgerald, and Chloe Fitzgerald are her 4 grandchildren who all loved her dearly, and will miss her greatly. We will never forget the time we spent with her, and the place she held in our lives, her being gone is not easy, and will leave a hole in our lives forever. She will also be missed by her beautiful great grandchildren, Taylor and Caleb.
Lynda Lynch
February 24, 2026
Launa meant the world to me , I was always over at your house, she would give me her clothing that did not fit, honesty she was my second mom my prayers are with you in your hour of need I know how difficult this is but at least now she is living pain free!
Sheri Johnson Cook
February 24, 2026
I loved Launa with all my heart & was so glad that she became my stepmother even when I didnt need one. She gained 3 step children, 3 grandkids & 4 great grandkids! I will miss her so very much! My thought & prayers are with the family as they deal with their loss.
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