Marilyn Johnson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Marilyn Johnson, age 97 of Burt, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 17, 2022 at 11:00 AM at First United Methodist Church in Algona with Rev. Cynthia Finn Officiating. Services will be live streamed on Lentz Funeral Home's Website www.lentzfuneralhome.com. Burial will take place at Burt Township Cemetery in Burt. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 16, 2022 from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Lentz Funeral Home in Algona. Marilyn Marie Johnson, the daughter of Michael and Leona Mary (Black) Baer, was born on May 29, 1925 in Algona, Iowa. She graduated from Burt High School in 1943. On December 24, 1943, Marilyn was united in marriage to Melvin Johnson at Trinity Lutheran Church in Algona. She was a devoted wife and mother and cherished her time raising her children. Marilyn was a devoted member of the First United Methodist Church, made floral arrangements and was a women’s circle member. She loved traveling, roller skating, shopping, playing so sorry and enjoyed her friends and class mates. Left to cherish Marilyn’s memory include her children: Larry (Janet) Johnson of Burt, Diane (Terry Brandow) of Algona and Virgel (Jan) Johnson of Burt; nine grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren and brother: Jim Baer of Algona. She was preceded in death by infant son: Melvin Johnson Jr.; husband: Melvin Johnson; parents: Michael and Leona Baer; brothers: Ralf, Raymond, Max and Gordon and sister: Virginia Gaedke.

Marilyn Johnson

May 29, 1925 - June 14, 2022