Verna (Rutanen) Johnson Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Verna (Rutanen) Johnson (Deer River, Minnesota), born in Virginia, Minnesota, who passed away on December 7, 2019 at the age of 95. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Kaarlo Oscar Rutanen and Emmi Sophia Rutanen (Hovila); her brother Ernest Rutanen; and her son Richard Lee Johnson. She is survived by: her grandchildren, Sir Thomas and Lady; her husband Gerhard Johnson (Boy); her children, Steven Edward Johnson, Pamela Jean and Susan Lelonek; her grandchildren, Richard Lee Lelonek (Meranda), Shawn Blake Lelonek (Beth), Damien Francis Toven (Violetta), Kipp Johnson (February) and Aaron Johnson (Susie); her great grandchildren, Maya Hagen (Hans), Kali Jo, Kassi, Jake Lelonek (Jaime), Mikaela, Chelsea, Lexis, Jay, Zoey, Peighton Lelonek, Geraldine, Cassandra and Hannah Toven; her great great grandchildren, William, Raelynn, Emma, Ella, Bentley, Avery and Braxton; and her sister Judy Mann (Jack).
