Mrs Nellie JOHNSON

NELLIE JOHNSON Newspaper:  New Hampton Tribune, Vol 60, No 28, page 12, col 2 Date:  July 9, 1936 Mrs. Nellie Johnson Passed Away On Sunday July 5th Born in Norway, Came to this Country When a Small Child, Remains Were Buried at Crane Creek Mrs. Nellie JOHNSON, age 70 years, 5 months and 3 days, died at her home on East Main Sunday afternoon, July 5, at 3:35, following an illness of five months. A short time ago she submitted to a very serious operation for a tumor of the stomach, hoping that it would improve her health, but she grew steadily worse. Everything possible was done for her but her sickness did not respond to treatment. Nellie OLSON was born in Norway, February 2, 1865. When a very small child she came to this country with her parents. Shortly after their arrival her parents both died leaving her an orphan at an early age. She was reared in the home of an uncle, Ole FLATJORD, of Crane Creek. Her early education was received in the schools of this county. On January 6, 1886, she became the bride of James JOHNSON of New Hampton, who died January 22, 1931. Five children were born to them; one son and one daughter preceded their mother in death. Those who survive are John of Oakland, California, Harold of Columbus, Ohio, and Mildred at home. Besides her children she is survived by one grandson, James, of Columbus, Ohio. Following her marriage the family lived on a farm near New Hampton, later moving to this city. Mrs. JOHNSON was a member of the Crane Creek Lutheran church. She was a faithful worker in the Women's Relief corps of this city. She was a devoted wife and mother, a kind neighbor and a true friend. By these qualities she had endeared herself to all whose lives she touched. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 7, at 1 o'clock, at the home and 2:00 o'clock at the Crane Creek Lutheran church. Rev. H.M. Finstad conducted the services. Members of the Martha Mission furnished music for the service at the home. Burial was made in the Crane Creek cemetery. Those from out of town who attend the funeral were Mrs. Nels JOHNSON, Mrs. Nordine TORGERSON, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace JOHNSON and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin JOHNSON, all of Adams, Minnesota. IN MEMORY OF MRS. JAMES JOHNSON We extend our deepest sympathy to all who mourn the death on Mrs. JOHNSON. In the passing of Mrs. James JOHNSON we feel the loss of an estimable woman, neighbor and friend whose kind words and deeds endeared her to all with whom she met. Her cheerful conversation was always an uplift to Mrs. MILLS. Mrs. JOHNSON was at all times just her self "Nellie", a person of rare integrity. For more than a half century we have heartly enjoyed "Nellie" as best of friends. Mills family. Again the Master beckoned and one of our faithful sisters heard the call and gently her spirit winged its way to Him who gave it. She was faithful to every trust and down through the years her untiring labor in behalf of the Relief corps will stand as a monument to her memory. The tender sympathy of this Women's Relief corps, A.P. Morton post, No 69, is extended to her sons and daughter. Not dead, but only promoted. She has entered the Order above, And there 'neath the smiles of the Master, She will finish her labors of love. The next regular meeting of the corps will be Tuesday, July 14th. --Mable Thorson, Press Cor. Contributed By:  James H. JOHNSON Email:  jimjoyce1@juno.com

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