Ed Johnston's obituary , Passed away on March 27, 2020 in Grinnell, Iowa

Ed Johnston

September 19, 1936 - March 27, 2020 (83 years old)

Grinnell, Iowa

Ed Johnston's obituary , Passed away on March 27, 2020 in Grinnell, Iowa

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Smith Funeral Home

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Ed Johnston

September 19, 1936 - March 27, 2020 (83 years old)

Grinnell, Iowa

Ed Johnston Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Ed Johnston (Grinnell, Iowa), born in Montezuma, Iowa, who passed away at the age of 83, on March 27, 2020. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ed Johnston to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Walter R. Johnston and Vernice Johnston (Davis); and his sisters, Phyllis Thompson, Janet Austin and Dona Johnston.

He is survived by: his former wife Nellie Elizabeth Burr; his wife Beth Johnston of Grinnell; and his children, Cheryl Hanssen (Steve) of Grinnell, Cindy Kidrowski of Grinnell and Michael Johnston (Leesa) of Thor, Iowa. He is also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren; and several foster children.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Funeral Home



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Grinnell Christian Church
1331 Hobart St, Grinnell, IA 50112

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1331 Hobart St, Grinnell, IA 50112

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