Paulette M. Johnson, 85, of Brookston, died at 9:15 p.m. Monday, March 19, 2012 at St. Elizabeth East in Lafayette. She was born September 12, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Adolf and Caroline (Livenick) Bruning. She was later adopted by Harriet and Erv Cure, and they also preceded her in death. She graduated from Blue Island High School in Chicago. Her marriage was to Raymond Johnson on December 19, 1949 in Illinois, and he preceded her in death in April 1990. She grew up in the Chicago Suburbs, and later moved to LaPorte, where she lived most of her life until moving to Brookston 5 years ago to be with her daughter. Paulette helped her husband with the office and bookwork for his construction business, and the mobile home park they owned and maintained, as well as being a homemaker. She was a member of the Methodist Churches of LaPorte and Rolling Prairie, VFW and the American Legion Auxiliary. She was also in the Bowling Hall of Fame, averaging 180. Paulette enjoyed crocheting, bowling, bingo, crossword puzzles, reading, watching TV, especially Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy, traveling, taking trips to the riverboat, and was also an avid Purdue basketball fan. She enjoyed life and loved helping others and spending time with her family. Surviving is a daughter, Raelene Wing of Brookston; a son, Kenneth Johnson (wife: Barb) of South Bend; a sister, Shirley Keefe of Piper City, Illinois, four grandchildren, Eric Wing (wife: Jeanette) of Lafayette, Ryan Wing (companion: Syndey) of Avon, Carrie Wing of Lafayette and Brianne Butler (husband: Mathew) of Fishers; two nephews, Bill Cure and Bill Keefe and her beloved cat of thirteen years, Angel. She was preceded in death by her biological and adopted parents, her husband, a son-in-law, Ronald Wing, sister-in-law, Helen Cure and a step-grandson, Scott Lingner. A memorial visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, March 23, 2012 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston. Memorial donations may be made in her name to the American Cancer Society.