Karel Sue Johnson

Karel Sue Johnson, 66, passed away November 3, 2020. Karel was born April 20, 1954 to Irene and Marion Johnson in Fort Dodge, Iowa. She grew up in Randall, Iowa and graduated from South Hamilton High School in 1972. She received her Associate Degree from Waldorf College in 1974 and her Bachelor’s Degree from Wartburg College in 1976. Karel was a Registered Senior Client Associate with Merrill Lynch from September 1976 until her retirement on June 1, 2020.

Karel was an active member of Lutheran Church of Hope, belonging to Bible Study, coffee groups, and singing in the Adoration Church Choir. Her life centered around her church, her family and her friends. She thought of her nieces as daughters and her great-nephew as a grandson. Karel considered all of her friends to be her extended family and enjoyed organizing their gatherings.

She is survived by her sister, Karen Bennink of Omaha, Nebraska; nieces, Kym Bennink and Cyndi Citta; great-nephew, Alan Citta; dear friend, Meredith Moore; and beloved aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2020 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 6, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Lutheran Church of Hope, 925 Jordan Creek Parkway in West Des Moines. The funeral service will be livestreamed and can be found at the link below.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Animal Rescue League (ARL) or Saving Our Avian Resources (SOAR).




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