Michelle  Anne Johnson Krajewski, of Kansas City, Mo., passed away Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, after a courageous 14-month battle with cancer.

Michelle was born Dec. 23, 1958, in Rochester. At the time of her passing, Michelle worked at The Whole Person in Kansas City, as Public Policy Director. Michelle was a dedicated advocate for people with disabilities, as she worked with the legislature in Jefferson City and as a board member for the National Council for Independent Living. Michelle married her best friend and love of her life, Jim, in 1996 in Rochester.

She is survived by Jim; her parents, Robert and Sandra Johnson of Rochester; her sister, Andrea and brother-in-law, John Swanson, and their children, Matthew, Aaron and Katelyn. Michelle is also survived by an extended, loving family that includes her grandmother, aunts, uncles, cousins and in-laws.Michelle loved her family, friends, music and adventures. She loved to laugh, and her laugh was beyond infectious as it routinely filled rooms. Michelle lived her life with a passion for caring, helping and advocating for all people.

As she passed, Michelle was surrounded by the love, comfort and protection of people who cared deeply for her. The two weeks Michelle spent in home hospice were filled with reflection, sadness, joy, family, faith, and above all love.

The visitation will be held today, Sept. 5, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church, 1001 E. 52nd St., in Kansas City, Mo.

Michelle’s funeral Mass will be held Thursday, Sept. 6, at 11 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church.

A memorial service will also take place in Rochester, at a time to be determined later.

The world lost a strong, dedicated woman but gained a precious angel.

Arrangements Cremation Society of Kansas and Missouri, Kansas City, Mo. (816) 822-9888