Olga Johnson

Olga Johnson, 87 year old resident of Little Falls, MN formerly of Freedhem, MN passed away Friday, July 31, 2009 at the Amazing Days Elderly Care Center north of Randall, MN. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at First Lutheran Church in Little Falls with Rev. Nate Bjorge officiating. Burial will be at Freedhem Lutheran Cemetery in Freedhem, MN. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 P.M. on Tuesday, August 4th at the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls and from 1 to 2 PM on Wednesday at the church. A prayer service will be held at 6:30 PM on Tuesday evening at the funeral chapel. Olga was born to John and Martha Habas on July 4, 1922. She grew up in Swan River Township and attended District 5 School. Olga moved to Minneapolis, residing with her sister Ann and family and was employed by Federal Cartridge and then Honeywell, where she helped with the war effort. Olga and Danford Johnson Sr. were united in marriage on Nov. 27, 1947 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Freedhem. They operated a purebred Holstein farm in the Freedhem area until 1971 where they were actively involved in the community. Olga helped to organize the Freedhem Pioneers 4-H Club, was a faithful member of the Freedhem Lutheran Church and later First English Lutheran Church, Little Falls, actively serving in several roles including the Ruth Circle. She worked on the Freedhem Cemetery Committee and was a member of the Variety Garden Club. The last 5 years of her life she resided at Pine Grove Manor, Little Falls. Olga was a kind and giving person. Her home made cinnamon bread and flowers were shared generously with family and friends. She visited the sick and elderly and leaves behind many friends. She was an avid reader and gardener, valued education and loved spending time with family. She had an uncanny ability of remembering dates and events and enjoyed a good game of pinochle. Enjoying good health, she was active and participated fully in life until her death. Left to cherish her memory, she is survived by her children: Arliss Bement (Harry) of Brainerd, MN; Edith (Keith) Olson of Manitoba, Canada, Ellen (Kenneth) Clayton, Winston-Salem, NC, Danford Jr. (Rana) of Little Falls, MN and Linda (Kevin) Anderson of South Padre Island, TX. She leaves one sister, Lorayne Gunderson, 11 grandchildren, 7 great grand children, as well as nieces, nephews and friends. Olga was predeceased by her parents, husband of 57 years, Danford Sr.(2003), sisters; Mary Habas, Ann Quickstrom (Nestor), Kathryn Tarasar (Paul), Susan Bloom (Elmer), Helen Habas, and her brother, Joseph Habas (Muriel). Honorary Pallbearers will be Bethany Olson, Laura Schack, Hannah Anderson, Bethany Hayes and Sarah Plumski. Active Pallbearers will be Trevor Olson, Eric Olson, Benjamin Clayton, Adam Clayton, Eric Anderson and Kurt Schack. Arrangements are with the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls. (320)632-5242 www.shelleyfuneralchapels.com

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Olga Johnson

July 4, 1922 - July 31, 2009