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Evelyn Johnson Obituary

JOHNSON-Evelyn M., age 95, went home with the Lord on Wednesday, October 22, 2008. Evelyn was born March 15, 1913 in Blue Earth, MN to Harry L. and Jessie (Zehm) Hood. She moved to Council Bluffs in 1944 and worked for Beno's Department Store for over 32 years, retiring as Assistant Manager of Housewares. Evelyn was a member of Holy Family Church since 1944, Altar and Rosary Society, Holy Family Quilters, St. Martin De Poores Mission Guild and Quota Club. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Fran (7/12/1965); son, Bud (4/7/2003); son-in-law, Mike Kallman; 5 grandchildren; 2 great-grand-children; 2 sisters; 1 brother. Evelyn is survived by daughters, Jacquie Kallman, Bellevue, NE, Barbara Ackerson, Mary Burroughs and husband, Richard, Rosemary Meekins, all of Council Bluffs, Gertrude Lines and husband, Jerry of Leland, NC; son, Jim Johnson and wife, Karen of Arlington Heights, IL; daughter-in-law, Eileen Johnson of Atlantic, IA; 32 grandchildren; 76 great grandchildren, 10 great-great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews.
VISITATION Friday 4pm, Queen of Apostles Church with a Rosary by the Altar and Rosary Society. Scripture Service at 6:30pm followed by visitation until 8pm at Queen of Apostles. Mass Of Christian Burial Saturday 10am at Queens. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery with luncheon to follow at Queens. Memorials to Holy Family Church preferred. CUTLER-O'NEILL-MEYER-WOODRING
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545 Willow Ave. 322-7779
Published by Omaha World-Herald from Oct. 23 to Oct. 24, 2008.

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Kathy Beno-Hatcher

October 27, 2008

I remember Evelyn working at the store when I was a child. She was a very nice person. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Sharon Lomholt

October 26, 2008

My memories of the Johnson family are of Me Me, Rosie, Trudy and Jimmy, bet you don't hear those names anymore, I know that Jana and Mary knew Jacquie, Barb and Bud better then us younger ones did. I remember sitting by the garden and spitting watermelon seeds and a few other things. My point is that memories are good, and I pray you will cherish all the good memories of your mother and grandmother. I know that I it blesses me to remember good things about my Dad and Mother and Mary. I wish I could have come and seen all of you again but it did not work out, it has been a very long time since I have seen any of you except Bud who also is gone now. My sympathy to each of you, you are in my prayers and may God Bless all of you.

Bob Shannon

October 25, 2008

My prayers and thoughts are with all of you in the loss of your Mother and Grandmother. We all know that Aunt Evelyn is in Heaven smiling down upon all of us. I will always cherish the special moments we had together when she would pick me up at the airport in Omaha whenever I was flying into or out of Mason City while I was in the US Navy. We have all been blessed with her presence as a gift from God! I thought of her just last week and then I got a phone call Thursday night.
May God wrap his loving arms around all of you and comfort you and give you his peace and love.

tom Huyck

October 25, 2008

Jimmy and Denny already said it all, but I would like to add that Evelyn was a very special lady and the most loyal and faithful person I have ever known. Her upbeat way is very inspirational.

Judy Johnson

October 24, 2008

I pray you find God's gracious love in every precious memory of your Mother and Grandmother. I hadn't seen Aunt Evelyn for some time, but thought of her often. May you all find peace in God's love.

George Johnson Jr.

October 24, 2008

Our prayers are with the family and we praise the Lord that Aunt Evelyn lived such a full life. Our family is big and wide so we aren't able to get to Counsel Bluffs but our prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Dennis Huyck

October 24, 2008

The entire James Huyck family shares in the sorrow of the loss of Evelyn. Our family grew up with her family, and we lived through good and bad times together. Evelyn was a tower of strength, compassion and love. We will miss her, and always love her. Our sympathies and love to the Johnson families.

Katie Lindgren

October 24, 2008

My deepest sympathies to you, Rosie, and to your whole family. You are in my prayers and my heart is all over you.

Margaret Blake (Shannon)

October 24, 2008

So sorry to hear of your loss! I remember visiting when I was little. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! God bless!

Jim(jimmy) Huyck

October 24, 2008

She was a special person to all the Huyck boys and especially to Barb and Jim.I spent many hours at the old house on 22nd St.Our prayers are with you all.

Dawn Cherie Smith

October 24, 2008

Gram was such a special woman, she will be missed by her family and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with the family always.

Kathy Hayes

October 23, 2008

She was a very special person. I worked with her many years ago at Beno's. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dawn Cloyd (Spencer)

October 23, 2008

I am truly saddened to hear of Grandma Johnson's passing. Wow...What a wonderful woman! My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family!

Dianne and John Martin

October 23, 2008

We are saddened to hear of Evelyn's passing. She was a very special lady who raised a very special family. Our prayers are with you. We are sorry we cannot be with you at this time.

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