Michael Vern Johnston
May 13, 2011
Michael Vern Johnston, 57, of Des Moines, Iowa, died May 13, 2011, at Bright Kavanagh House. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on July 25, 1953. He was a retired truck driver and at one time owned Jughead’s Tap.
Services will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Monday, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. Burial will be in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Orilla, Iowa.
He is survived by his daughter, Jolynn (Steve) Riedesel; two sons, Michael (Kelsey) Johnston and Ryan (Shelby) Johnston; his brother, Brian (Monica) Johnston; his sister, Barb (Don) Johnston; and three grandchildren, Madison, Makenna, and Kale.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Helen and Lester Johnston.
Thank you to all the staff at Bright Kavanagh Hospice for all the love and care you gave to our dad and us during his stay and passing. You are all angels on earth. Memorial contributions may be made to Bright Kavanagh in his memory.
Mike, being a casual person, did not like to dress up. His wish and his family’s wish is that everyone comes comfortable and casual.
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Terri Ragan
05/17/2011
I'm sorry for your loss, Mike was a big part of my life growing up he will truely be missed.
Sincerely,
Terri Ragan
Darci Kiner
05/16/2011
My thoughts are with your family at this very difficult time. It is never easy losing a loved one and I hope you find peace knowing he is pain free and no longer having to fight such a terrible disease. Take care and know that I love you very much Jolynn!
Darcy
05/16/2011
With heartfelt sympathy, I send this messaage to each one of you...
Mike was a wonderful person. I always admired him for being a family-man!
He was always proud of his children and really loved having grandkids too!
You will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
May you be able to find comfort in your treasured memories.
Carla Mahaffey
05/15/2011
Mike was real lucky to have such a wonderful loving family.I'm so sorry for your great loss of Father,Brother and Uncle.It's heart breaking that he never wanted to leave his loved ones.He sure was tough and gave a good fight in the last couple of years.Mike and I were friends and he will always be in my heart.I hope you all can find peace and happiness in all your happy memories.God bless,Love always,MOM-Carla