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Jacqueline "Jackie" Johnson
October 16, 1931 - September 21, 2025
Jacqueline Ann "Jackie" Johnson, 93, of Burlington, Iowa, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2025, at the Klein Center.
Born October 16, 1931, in Burlington, Jackie was the daughter of John A. and Dorothy Mary Detthof Dailey. On August 10, 1957, she married Hugh Rush Johnson who preceded her in death in 2008.
A graduate of St. Paul's High School, Jackie attended Clarke College and the University of Iowa where she graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in 1953. Professionally, Jackie served as a speech therapist, substitute teacher, and survey researcher for Per Mar.
Jackie's family was her highest priority and greatest joy. From celebrating 51 years of marriage with her beloved husband, to supporting her children's activities (and their menagerie of pets, including Ranger the Raccoon and Jackie's favorite dog, Teddy), to enjoying time with her grandchildren, Jackie embraced family life with enthusiasm. Known throughout the neighborhood for her boisterous calls to dinner, Jackie's abundant laughter likewise knew no bounds, particularly when she got to laughing with her beloved sisters.
Jackie actively participated in several organizations including Divine Mercy Parish, Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary, Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, Legion of Mary, Des Moines County Historical Society, Questers, Shakespeare Club and Friends of the Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra, where she previously served as a member of the board.
She also enjoyed reading and traveling in the United States and abroad. Notably, Jackie traveled to Europe as a young adult, visited her daughter in Paris and London as well as voyaged to Ireland, Fatima, and, at the age of 89, completed a pilgrimage to Lourdes.
Throughout her life, Jackie maintained relationships with her childhood friends, sorority sisters, and friends from Davenport, Iowa and Burlington, many of whom spanned the generations.
Jackie's strong faith offered her comfort and refuge. She prayed not only for herself and her family but for all those who needed prayers. Her unwavering faith and, no doubt, continued prayers for her loved ones, are a great source of comfort for her family.
Jackie is survived by her daughter, Maureen Ann Johnson of Sutton, N.H.; daughter-in-law, Cheryl Johnson Morrissey of Marion, Iowa; granddaughter, Courtney (Keoni) Johnson Koch of Springville, Iowa; grandson, Dailey (Taylor) Johnson of Madison, Wisc.; four great-grandchildren, Leon and Loni Johnson and Peyton and Ronin Koch; sister, Joanne Bauer of Burlington, Iowa; sister-in-law, Eileen Johnson Prochelo of Sioux City, Iowa; and many beloved nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews; and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and son, Hugh D. Johnson; brother, Jim Dailey; sister, Mary Dorothy Knott; and several aunts and uncles.
Visitation will be Friday, October 24, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m. Following a rosary at 5 p.m., the family will receive friends until 7 p.m., at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street.
The Funeral Mass of the Resurrection will be on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 10 a.m., at St. Paul's Catholic Church, with Rev. Father Michael T. Phillips as the celebrant. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. A time of food and fellowship will be held at the Burlington Golf Club following the burial, from 12 to 4 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are established with Birthright, Clark College, Carmelite Sisters of Sioux City, and the Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra.
A photo tribute can be viewed and condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Jackie's remembrance page at www.prughfuneral.com. In addition, the service will be recorded and available on her page as well.
Prugh Funeral Service
3940 Division St., Burlington, IA 52601
319-752-2828
October 16, 1931 - September 21, 2025
Jacqueline Ann "Jackie" Johnson, 93, of Burlington, Iowa, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2025, at the Klein Center.
Born October 16, 1931, in Burlington, Jackie was the daughter of John A. and Dorothy Mary Detthof Dailey. On August 10, 1957, she married Hugh Rush Johnson who preceded her in death in 2008.
A graduate of St. Paul's High School, Jackie attended Clarke College and the University of Iowa where she graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in 1953. Professionally, Jackie served as a speech therapist, substitute teacher, and survey researcher for Per Mar.
Jackie's family was her highest priority and greatest joy. From celebrating 51 years of marriage with her beloved husband, to supporting her children's activities (and their menagerie of pets, including Ranger the Raccoon and Jackie's favorite dog, Teddy), to enjoying time with her grandchildren, Jackie embraced family life with enthusiasm. Known throughout the neighborhood for her boisterous calls to dinner, Jackie's abundant laughter likewise knew no bounds, particularly when she got to laughing with her beloved sisters.
Jackie actively participated in several organizations including Divine Mercy Parish, Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary, Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, Legion of Mary, Des Moines County Historical Society, Questers, Shakespeare Club and Friends of the Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra, where she previously served as a member of the board.
She also enjoyed reading and traveling in the United States and abroad. Notably, Jackie traveled to Europe as a young adult, visited her daughter in Paris and London as well as voyaged to Ireland, Fatima, and, at the age of 89, completed a pilgrimage to Lourdes.
Throughout her life, Jackie maintained relationships with her childhood friends, sorority sisters, and friends from Davenport, Iowa and Burlington, many of whom spanned the generations.
Jackie's strong faith offered her comfort and refuge. She prayed not only for herself and her family but for all those who needed prayers. Her unwavering faith and, no doubt, continued prayers for her loved ones, are a great source of comfort for her family.
Jackie is survived by her daughter, Maureen Ann Johnson of Sutton, N.H.; daughter-in-law, Cheryl Johnson Morrissey of Marion, Iowa; granddaughter, Courtney (Keoni) Johnson Koch of Springville, Iowa; grandson, Dailey (Taylor) Johnson of Madison, Wisc.; four great-grandchildren, Leon and Loni Johnson and Peyton and Ronin Koch; sister, Joanne Bauer of Burlington, Iowa; sister-in-law, Eileen Johnson Prochelo of Sioux City, Iowa; and many beloved nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews; and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and son, Hugh D. Johnson; brother, Jim Dailey; sister, Mary Dorothy Knott; and several aunts and uncles.
Visitation will be Friday, October 24, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m. Following a rosary at 5 p.m., the family will receive friends until 7 p.m., at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street.
The Funeral Mass of the Resurrection will be on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 10 a.m., at St. Paul's Catholic Church, with Rev. Father Michael T. Phillips as the celebrant. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. A time of food and fellowship will be held at the Burlington Golf Club following the burial, from 12 to 4 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are established with Birthright, Clark College, Carmelite Sisters of Sioux City, and the Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra.
A photo tribute can be viewed and condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Jackie's remembrance page at www.prughfuneral.com. In addition, the service will be recorded and available on her page as well.
Prugh Funeral Service
3940 Division St., Burlington, IA 52601
319-752-2828
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Published by Quad-City Times on Oct. 5, 2025.
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