June L Holmqvist

June L. Holmqvist, age 88, entered into eternal rest peacefully on September 4, 2026, at Courtyard Assisted Living in Oshkosh, WI.

June Johnson was born in Wisconsin Rapids, WI on April 3, 1938. Daughter of Elmer and Claribel (Stafford) Johnson. She graduated from High School in Wisconsin Rapids and earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from Lawrence University in Appleton, WI. Her primary career was as a Paraprofessional in Appleton Area School District spending most of her time at Appleton West High School.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed local theatrical productions, reading, knitting, crocheting and sewing. In retirement, she enjoyed traveling and exploring Ingvar’s native country of Sweden and participated in many events at the local Swedish club in Appleton.

June is survived by three children, David (Carole) Jensen of Olympia, Washington, Stanton (Karen) Jensen of Appleton, WI, and Steven (Dussadee) Jensen of Milton, WI. Two stepchildren, Ewacarin and Sven-Olaf of Malmo, Sweden. Her sisters-in-law, Donna and Barb Johnson; her grandchildren, Ashley Jensen and Aaron (Kristin) Jensen; step grandchild, Nikolas; and great-grandchildren, Melanie, Jay, Bodhi and Cliff; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Claribel; her husband, Sven “Ingvar” Holmqvist; and her brothers, Eugene and Marvin Johnson.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 9:00am, followed by a service at 10:00am, at Fox Cities Funeral and Cremation, 3026 Jackson St., Oshkosh, WI, 54901.

In lieu of flowers, June would appreciate donations to any of her favorite charities, the ASPCA, Local Humane Society and St Jude’s.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of the Courtyard Assisted Living in Oshkosh, WI and well as Moments Hospice, for the care and compassion they provided for her.