Roberta A. "Berta" Johnson

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Roberta A. "Berta" Johnson

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Roberta Johnson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Elliott Mortuary & Crematory - Hutchinson on Mar. 10, 2026.
Roberta Ann "Berta" Johnson, 87, died March 8, 2026, at the University of Kansas Medical Center. She was born December 24, 1938, in Topeka, to Harold Martin and Naomi Elizabeth (Cavanagh) Foree.

Roberta graduated from Great Bend High School in 1956, and attended Salt City Business School. She was a licensed childcare provider for over 32 years. Roberta belonged to the Kansas Orchid Society and Modern Woodman. She enjoyed making wool comforters, baking cookies for her grandchildren, and growing orchids. Roberta loved birds, hummingbirds, and all types of waterfowl. After her husband, Harve died she found comfort in attending the weekly Grief Support Group, led by Reno County Hospice, even making sure her friends attended by offering them weekly rides to the group. Roberta was kind, caring, and patient, in her quiet simple way. She always looked forward to visits from her two sons and their families. Roberta was a faithful member of Trinity United Methodist Church and Trinity United Methodist Women in Faith.

On January 19, 1957, she married Harve Bernard Johnson, in Great Bend. They shared 65 years of marriage before his death August 3, 2022.

Roberta is survived by: her two sons, Harve B. Johnson, Jr. (Lori) of Lenexa and Michael S. Johnson (Cherie) of Huntington Beach, CA; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and her dear kitty, Finn.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; husband, Harve; and twin-brother, Robet Foree and wife Edith.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 16, 2026, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1602 N. Main, with the Reverend Dr. Kim Biery officiating. Graveside service will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Glenwood Cemetery, Basehor, KS, with Pastor Kyle Nelson officiating. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday and 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, with the family present from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Trinity United Methodist Church or Hospice and HomeCare of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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She was a bright light in this world. Much love and prayers to all the family and friends.

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Roberta I will miss your sweet face at our Monday meetings. Rest well in our saviors loving embrace, goodbye till later, my dear friend. Ginny Brawner

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Elliott Mortuary

1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501

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Mar

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10:30 a.m.

Trinity United Methodist Church

1602 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS

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Glenwood Cemetery

Basehor, KS

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