Alexa Kristine Johnson
October 28, 2018 - November 12, 2018

Alexa Kristine Johnson

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Alexa Kristine Johnson 39, of Omaha, died unexpectedly during her sleep at her home, following a short illness on November 12, 2018. She was the beloved wife of Joseph Kavan, whom she married in 2006.

Alexa was born on October 28, 1979, in Falls Church, Virginia, the daughter of Larry and Irene Johnson. She graduated from Fremont High School with the class of 1998. She attended the University of Nebraska. Following her marriage to Joe, she lived in West Des Moines, Iowa. While in Iowa she accepted a job at Metropolitan Life. In 2007 Alexa and Joe moved to Manchester, Connecticut. Alexa continued her employment with Metropolitan Life, where she was an annuity specialist. Alexa enjoyed the challenges of her job very much and developed close friendships with many fellow employees. Both Alexa and Joe enjoyed their many visits to Boston and New York City as well as trips to Spain and Canada. Alexa gave birth to Maxwell in 2014. In 2015, Joe accepted a job with the Army Corps of Engineers in Omaha. Met Life encouraged Alexa to continue her employment by allowing her to work from home with some travel opportunities.

Alexa's life centered around her family. She was a wonderful partner and wife to Joe; a loving and devoted mother to Maxwell now four years old and a doting Aunt. Alexa's greatest love was spending time with and teaching Maxwell. She was a loyal and enthusiastic Husker fan, a voracious reader and a fan of multiple movie genres.

Survivors include her husband Joe, her son Maxwell; parents Larry and Irene Johnson of Fremont; her mother-in-law Carol Kavan of Wahoo; her brothers Adam Johnson of Fremont and Mark (Emily) Johnson of Omaha; Brother-in-laws Nick (Jamie) Kavan of Lincoln; Mike Kavan of Augusta, GA. Grandmother Betty Johnson of Fremont; Uncles and Aunts Tom and Susan Conroy of New Jersey; Royce and Marilyn Johnson of CA; Wayne and Lindy Johnson of CA; Nephews Benjamin, William, Theodore and Jack of Omaha and Kamdyn and Aidyn of Lincoln.

Alexa was preceded in death by her brother Erik Johnson.

Services celebrating Alexa's life will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday November 16, 2018, at St Timothy's Lutheran Church in Fremont Nebraska. Visitation with the family will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday November 15 at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. Memorials are suggested to the Nebraska Humane Society or the Omaha Open Door Mission.

Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com

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Visitation
Thursday, November 15, 2018
With Family 6pm to 8pm
Ludvigsen Mortuary - Fremont
1249 E. 23rd St.
Fremont, NE  68025
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Funeral Service
Friday, November 16, 2018
10:30am
St. Timothy Lutheran (ELCA)
538 W. 16th St.
Fremont, NE  68025
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Condolences(20)

  1. Arde Ramthun
    Dear Joe, I am very sad to hear about Alexa. I know you love her very much. She is part of your son and will remain in your heart. Time will slowly ease some of the pain. Take comfort and be at peace knowing she is in Heaven and you will meet again someday. My prayers are with you and your family.
  2. Candy Baller
    I worked with Alexa at MetLife's Bloomfield office and was truly saddened to learn of her passing. My prayers are with all of her family.
  3. Jennifer (Daake) Gann
    Johnson family,
    I'm so sorry for your loss. Alexa was one of the kindest people I knew in my childhood. I remember great times at St. Tim's and when Irene took Alexa and I to the Street of Dreams home show in Omaha. She was beautiful inside and out. My family and I will pray for you during this difficult time.
    Jennifer
  4. Liz LaCroix
    Allexa, I will miss our daily conversations. You were so motivational and witty. You always commented how excited you were when facing new challenges and you had such a positive outlook on everything. I was lucky to have known you and will miss you immensely. Rest in peace. My sincerest condolences to the family.
  5. Betsy Luce
    What a heartbreaking loss for all who knew and loved Alexa. Such a bright, beautiful light extinguished much too soon. I will always be grateful to her for becoming my daughter's best friend starting in grade school. What a wonderful, caring, fun friend she was!. There just are no words to express my sympathy to all her family and friends.
  6. Debra Mentzer
    So sorry for your loss. My Prayers are with you and your family.
  7. Jean Sandstrom
    Joe, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Holding you, your son, and all Alexa's family in my thoughts and prayers, and wishing you strength for the days ahead.
    With sympathy, Jean
  8. Jimmy Rongish
    I still can't believe you are gone Lex. Please let your light shine down on all of us from heaven. You will be dearly missed and always remembered for your kindness, grace, sense of humor, and as a loving mother, wife, and friend. My deepest condolences to Joe and Maxwell, and the rest of the family. My heart aches for you.
  9. James Gibbs
    The world is hurting with heavy hearts right now without a very special person, Alexa. I met her through working with her husband Joe at USDA NRCS. Alexa took me in as if she been knowing me for a lifetime. Anyone whom has crossed paths with her in life has been forever changed. Thank you Alexa for making life better for us all with your positive light may it burn for eternity! As it is said 'NEVER FORGOTTEN'. Joe and Maxwell you'll never be too far away.....thinking of you!!
  10. Norman Friedrich
    Joe. You have my sympathy at this time of loss for you and your family. Sincerely,
    Norman
  11. Stephanie Bober
    I am so incredibly sad to hear the news of Alexa's passing. I have fond memories of her from when we met working at MetLife in CT. One memory that immediately came to mind includes the times we went to the midnight viewings of the Twilight movies, and how we would be waiting in the line with all the tweens and not caring at all! I truly enjoyed her sarcastic wit, and I miss how she would always poke fun at those she cared about most. It's how you knew she liked you! Joking aside, the world lost a great person, and Joe and Maxwell my hurt hearts so incredibly much for you both.
  12. Krissy Kurth
    Words can't explain how deeply sorry I am for this terrible loss. Alexa was working for me and she has been a true pleasure; incredibly special, hard-working and everyone adored her. What a genuine, wonderful and amazing person. Even though I hadn't known her for very long, I feel incredibly blessed and lucky to have her join the team and touch our lives. My deepest condolences.
  13. Sherida Birkes
    I met Alexa a few years ago. She and I both were trainers for Metlife. I told a supervisor upon meeting her, she was exceptional. She and I both have a sarcastic wit. I am so saddened by the loss of a wonderful woman and Mother. My heart goes out to all of her family. May God Bless you all.
  14. RaShonne Davis
    Alexa, you were a wonderful and amazing person. Working with you at MetLife was always fun, and to hear of your passing is indeed a tragedy. My sincere condolences to your family, and especially your son. May they all be comforted during this difficult time by remembering the light you brought to so many people's worlds.
  15. David Tedford
    Such sad news on this tragic loss. Alexa (aka Johnson) you were such a great co-worker and friend. I could always count on her to be positive and have a big smile on her face. I'll always remember her as a huge Huskers fan and wearing her Huskers Red. So many times at work we would compare our lunches and guess what each of us was having, she would usually have tortellini and I would have a salad, but on the days I surprised her by making a her a dessert, her smile and eyes would light up and I would say make sure Joe gets some, knowing he probably wouldn't get any. My thoughts and prayers go out to Joe and Maxwell and your family. Johnson you were one of a kind and I'm so fortunate to have met you in my life and you will be missed by so many. David (aka Tedford)
  16. cindy hinkel
    such heartbreaking news. I remember Alexa with great fondness, she was a classmate and friend to my son, as well as friend to our entire family . thru the years of grade school, high school and the St Timothy Church and Sunday school & youth groups, a special bond was formed. we pray for her family at this time and will always have a smile when we remember Alexa. Gods comfort and Blessings to you all, with deepest sympathy, the Hinkel family, Cindy, Jeff, Andrea and Scott
  17. Michelle S. Hendricks
    Joe - Once the tears have dried up, and you have said your goodbyes, what is left is the beautiful and happy memories that you shared with Alexa. May you find comfort in the memories you shared with her, and know that you and Max are in my thoughts and prayers.
  18. Scott Miele
    Having worked with Alexa, her everyday patience, kindness and thoughtful way will not be forgotten. My deepest condolences.
  19. Phil Resch
    My deepest condolences on this tragedy. Alexa was such a wonderful person and will be missed by many. I truly enjoyed worked with her and considered her a friend.

    My thoughts and prayers go out to the family that they may be comforted in these tough times.
  20. Abbey Bober
    We will miss you Alexa. You were one of my greatest friends during my time working at MetLife. You were always so patient and kind to everyone around you and will be dearly missed. My condolences to Joe and Maxwell. Heaven got a new Angel today.
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