Deeneen C. Johnson

A time for remembering and celebrating the life of Deeneen C. Johnson, 61, of Blue Earth, MN, formerly of Fairmont, MN, will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with lunch and refreshments served on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the Lakeview Funeral Home in Fairmont, MN. Deeneen passed away on December 20, 2025, at her home in Blue Earth. The Lakeview Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Fairmont is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Deeneen Celeste (Paradis) Johnson was born on July 31, 1964, in Fairmont, MN. She was the daughter of Isadore and Beverly (Padgett) Paradis. Deeneen attended Fairmont public schools and graduated from Fairmont High School in 1982.
In 1988, Deeneen was united in marriage to Ricky Johnson in Waseca, MN. This union was blessed with two daughters, Rebecca and Lynsay. The couple later divorced.
Deeneen enjoyed reading and cross-stitch. She most loved the time that she was able to spend with her family and other loved ones. While living in Morristown, MN, Deeneen worked as the manager of Morris Market.
Left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Lynsay Eves and her husband, Gary Janssen, and Rebecca Johnson; grandchildren, Madison Mosser, Adyn Johnson, Kailee Johnson, and Brylee Johnson; mother, Beverly Padgett, sisters, Robin Abelson, and Missy Paradis; brothers, Brian (Amy) Paradis, and Jeff Paradis; step sisters, Deb Aust, Holly Garman, and Candy (Joe) Grout; step brothers, Doug (Pat) Padgett and Rick (Norma) Padgett; ex-husband, Ricky Johnson; many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Deeneen was preceded in death by her father, Isadore G. Paradis; stepfather, Duane "Bud" Padgett; grandparents, Clesta and Clinton Smith; and Isadore H. and Helen Paradis; niece, Nevaeh Schaefer; stepbrother, Mike Padgett, and Pete Sunberg.
Deeneen was preceded in death by her father, Isador Paradis; stepfather, Duane Padgett; grandparents, Clesta and Clinton Smith; and grandmother, Helen Paradis.