Mayor John Hamilton’s mother-in-law died from COVID-19 Thursday night, according to a Facebook post from his wife, Dawn Johnsen.

Carolyn Johnsen was 79 years old. The family was able to say goodbye by phone, according to the post.

"Mom was a strong, capable woman with a one-in-a-million personality," Dawn Johnsen said in the post. "She loved people and they loved her."

Dawn Johnsen said her mother hated politics but made an exception for Hamilton, who was her favorite, and only, son-in-law. Carolyn Johnsen campaigned for him at Bell Trace Senior Living Community, where she lived.

Dawn Johnsen, who tested positive for COVID-19 on April 9, is still in the hospital being treated, Bloomington Director of Public Engagement Mary Carmichael, said.

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