Darleen E. Johnson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Darleen E. Johnson, age 88, of Sioux Rapids, Iowa passed away Monday, July 18, 2022 at Accura Healthcare in Aurelia. Memorial services will be livestreamed on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at 11:00 am. To watch the service, click on the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7127121914?pwd=VFNvdmtZRk84OUs1Tkc1YjhGSUVqUT09 The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of arrangements. Darleen E. Johnson was born on October 6, 1933 on a farm northwest of Storm Lake, Iowa. Her parents told her they found her when they were picking corn. She had a happy childhood on the farm, playing outside and caring for the animals. Darleen attended school in Storm Lake and Alta. She graduated from Alta in 1952. Darleen was united in marriage with Dennis Johnson on October 15, 1954. To this union, four children were born: Curtis, Joseph, Marita, and Matt. Darleen was a hard worker and in her younger days enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking, sewing, and household projects. She was a talented artist. She very much enjoyed studying the Bible. She loved all animals, especially dogs and cats. Darleen was baptized on February 18, 1973 as a Jehovah’s Witness. She was strong in her faith and one of her favorite scriptures was Psalms 83:18 (King James Version). “That men may know that thou, whose name alone is Jehovah, art the most high over all the earth.” Darleen was known for her generosity, kindness and thoughtfulness. She will be missed greatly by her family and friends. She is survived by her children: Curtis Johnson of Alta, Iowa; Marita Johnson of Sioux Rapids, Iowa; Matthew (Dawn) Johnson of Booneville, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Signe Swanson; son: Joseph Johnson; siblings: Arvid Swanson; Verna Swanson; Elsie Blomberg; Herbert Swanson and Edna Nehring.

Darleen E. Johnson

October 6, 1933 - July 18, 2022