Service Schedule

Visitation
Visitation will be Sunday, July 24, 2016, from 11:00 A.M., to 5:00 P.M. at the funeral home with a prayer service to follow and one hour before services at the church.

Service
Funeral services for Donna K Johnson, 91 of Sidney are at 10:00 A.M., Monday, July 25, 2016, at the Pella Lutheran Church with Pastor Alton Hillesland officiating.

Graveside Service
Interment will be in the Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT.

Donna K. Johnson
June 21, 1925 - July 21, 2016

Place of Birth: Kenmare, N D
Residence: SIdney, Montana
Age: 91

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Donna Kathryn Mary (Olsen) Johnson died peacefully on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at the Sidney Health Center.
Donna was born June 21, 1925 in Kenmare, ND to Martin and Annette (Hampen) Olsen. Donna attended school in Kenmare, ND. She then attended Minot State Teacher’s College, and taught music and fourth grade in Carrington, ND from 1945-47. She then attended Dana College, Blair, NE for one year to focus on pipe organ performance. While on a college choir tour through Montana, she interviewed for a teaching position in Sidney. She began teaching fourth grade and three grades of music in Sidney in 1948. She later met J. Harry Johnson and they were married in Kenmare, ND on December 29, 1950. Together they raised five children. Donna was church organist at Trinity Lutheran Church for 10 years and at Pella Lutheran Church for almost 40 years. She was also involved in a variety of church and civic organizations including PEO (Chapter BA), music club, hospital gift shop volunteer, and church circle. In 1979 Donna opened a Scandinavian gift shop (Scandia) in the Village Square Mall in Sidney. She owned and operated this gift shop for three years.
Donna possessed a strong and abiding faith in her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Donna is survived by: her husband, J. Harry, and children, Craig (Julie) Johnson, Fargo, ND; Steve (Dana) Johnson, Fargo, ND; Randy (Kelly) Johnson, Sidney; Mary (Mark) Huebner, Morris, MN; and Scott (Kay) Johnson, Sidney.
Grandchildren include: Lindsay (Paul) Schneider, Chanhassen, MN; Meredith (Robbie) Foster, Indio, CA; Blake (fiancée Alyssa Nafstad), S. St. Paul, MN; Christoffer Johnson, Minneapolis, MN, Anders Johnson, Fargo, ND; Alec Johnson, Sidney, Daniel Johnson, Sidney; Justine Huebner, Morris, MN, John Huebner, Morris, MN; Nathan Johnson, Missoula, Brittany Johnson, Sidney, and Brady Johnson, Sidney.
Great grandchildren include: Connor, Mara and Adam Schneider, Chanhassen, MN and Patrick and Olivia Foster, Indio, CA.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents, brother James Olsen; sisters Harriet Eissinger and Joyce Beecher and an infant brother Paul.

Memorial Contribution

Memorials may be made to the Pella Lutheran Church, The Foundation for Community Care, or a charity of one’s choice.

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Alan & Mary Seigfreid (Sidney, MT)
Jul 21, 2016

So sorry to hear of your loss. Donna will be greatly missed.

Barbara Habedank (The Plains, Virginia)
Jul 22, 2016

A wonderful long life of a wonderful woman. Donna and Harry life long dear friends of my parents.....both Arleen and Donna living to be 101 years....remarkable! Condolances from the Habedank family to your family.

Elaine Strand (West Fargo, ND)
Jul 23, 2016

Donna was my 4th grade teacher. She was my favorite. I remember we had many students in our class that year and we were in the basement of the old grade school. In later years while visiting my parents, I use to run into Donna shopping. My daughter was with me at one of these meetings and I told her that Donna had been my teacher. My daughter replied, "Gee, Mom, she looks younger than you." My sympathy to the family. (Seems as though Mary...........didn't you teach in Williston?)

Craig & Doreen Herbert (Glasgow, MT)
Jul 23, 2016

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. No matter how old or sick they are, it is still very difficult to lose a parent. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and your families,

Kris Hall Engstrom (Reno, Nevada)
Jul 24, 2016

I am so sorry to hear of Donna's passing. I have so many special memories of her and your family. Our growing up together on North Drive is an extremely precious slice of life that we were so lucky to be able to share. Donna was always so welcoming to me in your house the many many hours I spent there to "play" or hang out with Mary, to rehearse as she accompanied many solos, or to visit and catch up when I was home as an adult. You Johnson's are a special breed. Sending my love and sympathies from Reno.

Bobbie Hall (Billings, MT)
Jul 24, 2016

Donna was a kind, caring neighbor and friend to our family. My condolences to all her family who carry her spirit so brightly through them.

Bryce & Marilyn Witt
Jul 24, 2016

So sorry to hear of your loss. She always had a smile and hello for us. I am sure you misss her dearly. May your memories bring you strength and comfort and may God grant you peace.

Sharron Brunner (Sidney, Montana (MT))
Jul 24, 2016

Just had the opportunity to visit with Donna at my grandsons graduation. We had a short but good visit, and I am thankful for that. We always had lengthy conversations, belonging to the same clubs.She lived a good long life, and now she will rest in peace. May God be with u all as you go thru this difficult time!

Craig & Kari Johnson (sidney, MT - Montana)
Jul 25, 2016

I thought as Donna as my Grandmothers substite

Tami Maltese (Sidney, MT)
Jul 26, 2016

We are sorry for the loss of your Mom. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

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