Dorothy Marie Johnson

FUNERAL SERVICES : 11:00 A.M. on Monday, July 20, 2009 at The Church of Epiphany in Coon Rapids, MN with Father Bernard Reiser officiatingINTERMENT : Epiphany Cemetery in Coon Rapids, MN.SURVIVORS : Dorothy will be lovingly remembered by her two daughters, Sue (Tim) Fisher of Nevis, Patti Selbitschka of Park Rapids; two sons, Jim Johnson of Hoyt Lakes, MN, Tom (Jeanne) Johnson of Nevis; seven grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; two sisters, Betty (Denny) Mereness of Kaukauna, WI, Beverly Anderson of Gardnerville, NV; two brothers, John Hauck of Ramsey, MN Don (Joyce) Hauck of Anoka, MN, and many nieces nephews and a host of friends. DOROTHY MARIE JOHNSON January 16, 1929 ~ July 14, 2009 Dorothy Marie Johnson, age 80 of Park Rapids, MN formerly of Hoyt Lakes, MN, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at Heritage Living Center in Park Rapids. Dorothy was born to James and Regina (Daiker) Hauck on January 16, 1929 in Perham, MN. She grew up in Hillview, MN where her parents owned and operated the Hillview Store. After selling the store they farmed northwest of Sebeka, MN. Dorothy attended school in Sebeka, graduating from Sebeka High School with the class of 1945. She was united in marriage to Howard William Johnson on September 28, 1948 and their union was blessed with five children: Kate, Jim, Sue, Patti, and Tom. The young couple made their home in Hoyt Lakes, MN where Dorothy took great joy in providing a warm and loving home for her growing family. She enjoyed golfing, crocheting, knitting, and bowling. Dorothy was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Hoyt Lakes and St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in Park Rapids. Dorothy remained in Hoyt Lakes after Howard"s death in 1986. She moved to Park Villa in Park Rapids, MN in 2002 to be closer to family. Dorothy will be lovingly remembered by her two daughters, Sue (Tim) Fisher of Nevis, Patti Selbitschka of Park Rapids; two sons, Jim Johnson of Hoyt Lakes, MN, Tom (Jeanne) Johnson of Nevis; seven grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; two sisters, Betty (Denny) Mereness of Kaukauna, WI, Beverly Anderson of Gardnerville, NV; two brothers, John Hauck of Ramsey, MN Don (Joyce) Hauck of Anoka, MN, and many nieces nephews and a host of friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; and one daughter, Kate in April of 2007. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, July 20, 2009 at The Church of Epiphany in Coon Rapids, MN with Father Bernard Reiser officiating. Interment will be made at the Epiphany Cemetery in Coon Rapids, MN. To leave online condolences please visit www.jonespearson.com.