Maxine Johnson
September 10, 2010
Maxine Johnson, 78, died Friday, September 10, 2010 at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. She was born March 15, 1932 in Cambridge and raised by parents, Norris and Sadie Sydnes.
Maxine has been a long time member of Holy Trinity Church. She and her husband lived on the farm where she found strength and fulfillment as a wife, mother and homemaker. Maxine enjoyed crafts, cooking, quilting, gardening and canning. She took special pride in her roses. She was always ready with a smile and words of encouragement for all she met. To spend time with her was a gift and a joy.
Maxine is survived by children, Jon (Cindy) Johnson and JorJan (Bruce) Johnson; grandchildren, Candi (Ben) Engler, Jacquelyn (Jason) Duke, Ben Johnson, and Nate Johnson; great-granddaughter, Willow Grace Duke; sisters-in-law, Arlien Hutton and Ione Johnson; and many beloved friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dwayne A. Johnson; and parents.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Monday, September 13, 2010 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 517 SW Des Moines Street, Ankeny, with burial at Palestine Cemetery in Huxley. Friends may visit with family from 5 to 7 p.m., Sunday, September 12, 2010 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Mercy Hospice Johnston in loving memory of Maxine Johnson.
Online condolences to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Steve and Michelle Johnson
09/12/2010
JorJan and Jon and families,
We were saddened to hear of Maxine's passing. We wish you love as you say good bye. You are in our prayers.
Bob and Vicki Bertagnolli
09/12/2010
JorJan and family,
We are so sorry to hear about your Mom passing away. I know how you are feeling believe me. It is very hard to lose your mother, but you know where she is is such a better place to be. I know everyone says that, yes, but it is true. God will take care of her now and she has reunited with your Dad. Hec, who know maybe they will meet up my parents....Hang in there and take care. I didn't see this in the paper until about 10 mins. ago. Hope to see you soon. God Bless.
Vicki