Ann  Johnson age 93 of Elmwood, died Wednesday April 8, 2015 at the Heritage of Elmwood Nursing Home in Elmwood.

Ann was born November 20, 1921 in Albia, Iowa.  She was the daughter of Andrew and Anna (Serchik) Zajec, but grew up mostly the Tomah area.  She married John E. Johnson November 7¸1940 at Waukon, IA.  In March of 1947, they moved to the Elmwood area where they lived and farmed in the Rock Elm Township.  Ann also worked at Smead Mfg. in Hastings, MN for over 27 years.  Ann was an active member of the Rock Elm United Methodist, where she supplied many pies for the ice cream socials.  John died in 1985 and for the past three years she has been a resident of the Heritage of Elmwood Nursing Home.

Ann is survived by her son Ray of Elmwood, several cousins and many friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband John and a brother, Andrew Jr.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday April 10, 2015 at the Rock Elm United Methodist Church, rural Elmwood with Rev. Michael Weaver officiating.  Burial will be in the Poplar Hill Cemetery, Township of Rock Elm, rural Elmwood.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church on Friday.

Condolences

1. The Vasquez Family September 30, 2015, at 6:56pm

   We are sorry to hear about the passing of your loved one. Words don't always ease the pain when you are grieving the death of a loved one, but we hope you will find hope in Jesus' promise of the resurrection hope (Acts 24:14) when he will rise up the sleeping in death (John 11:11) restoring them back to life, on the renewed paradise( John 5:28,29; Luke 24:43) what a wonderful blessing to look forward too. Until then, may Jehovah God (Psalms 83:18) grant you peace and comfort during this grievous time. - Matthew 5:4. Please visit JW.ORG for more information.

2. Ron and Linda Johnson April 9, 2015, at 7:06pm

   Dear Ray, I never met Ann but my wife, Linda, spoke kindly of her from time to time (She is out in Oregon visiting her Mother, sister Marvis, and brother Marvin). By her photo she was a very kind and vivacious lady.
   Linda's Mother, Margie Carr Logan also sends her condolences. ~Ron

3. Robert Carr April 9, 2015, at 11:43am

   Dear Ray, We are cousins who have never met... life has cheated us! I remember you mother when I was very small, sitting in the light of a mantel lamp, darning socks for service men as a part of the war effort... The word sorry doesn't get it done... Bob....

4. Wanda and Joe Traynot April 9, 2015, at 11:30am

   Your mother and my mother, Evelyn Gibson, were the best of friends. Mother thought the world of your mother and you have our sympathy.

5. Jeanette Thorson McTier April 9, 2015, at 11:16am

   Dear Ray,
   What a long, useful life Aunt Ann lived! She never stopped working - cooking, canning, sewing, tending flower beds and gardening - and MORE! What a wonderful example for the rest of us kinfolk! Lots of love to you, Jeanette (Jean) & Lindy & Family

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