Mary Johnson

Stoughton- Mary Ann Johnson, age 86, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, June 1, 2019. She was born in La Crosse on July 9, 1932, the daughter of Paul and Ellen Wangen. On September 10, 1955 Mary married Gerald Johnson. Mary graduated from Kahler School of Nursing in Rochester, MN. She spent her life as a nurse and caregiver. Mary enjoyed spending time with friends and family, charitable work and being active in her community, and loved her grandchildren. She was active in P.E.O. and was a true fun seeker. Following retirement, Mary and Jerry enjoyed travelling in their motorhome coast to coast. She is survived by her sons, Paul and David (Julie); daughter, Kelly Friedli; and two grandchildren, Byron Gerald and Fae Soma. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; husband; grandson, Benjamin Quincy; and sister, Ellen Bronson. Memorial services will be held at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at Covenant Lutheran Church, 1525 N. Van Buren Street, Stoughton, with Rev. Sara Rabe officiating. Friends and relatives are invited to a meal, immediately following, in the church fellowship hall. Friends may greet the family from 3:00 PM until the time of services Tuesday. Memorials may be made to P.E.O. of Stoughton. A special thank you to the staff of St. Mary's Hospital 4SW Med/Surg Unit, SSM Health at Home Hospice, and Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation. Please share your memories of Mary by posting Tributes.
Cress Funeral Service
206 W. Prospect Street
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 873-9244