Johanna Ilse Jankowski, age 83, of Lowell, passed away on December 22, 2021, from complications due to dementia. Born in Wattenscheid, Germany, on April 16, 1938, Johanna's earliest memories were from World War Two. She would often tell stories of how, as a little girl, she had to go to a bunker during bomb raids, and wait in line for a simple slice of bread with butter. Years later, after the war, anyone who knows Johanna, knows the story about Elvis traveling through her hometown and stepping off a train to a screaming crowd and kissing her hand. She didn't wash her hand for a week after that until her mother yelled at her. Johanna was sweet, funny and selfless in her love for her children, and her late husband Bernie. Married for 41 years, her and Bernie were like "two peas in a pod", she would say.

Johanna is survived by her and Bernie's children, Raymond Hayes (wife Shannon; children Ryan and Colton), Ramona Audi (husband Paul; daughter Rebecca), Melissa Stiles (husband Brad; children Nicholas and Logan) and Timothy Jankowski.

The burial and funeral reception will be held on April 16, 2022, at which time her ashes will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband Bernie, where they can hold hands for eternity.. Service Details. Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this event In Loving Memory Of Johanna Jankowski April 16, 1938 - December 22, 2021 Look inside to read what others have shared Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. View Tribute Book