Mary Ann Johnson
July 01, 1934 - November 05, 2019
Obituary
MADISON - Mary Ann Johnson, age 85, of McFarland, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on July 1, 1934, in Verona, the daughter of Edward and Mabel (Kisher) Westphal.
Mary was united in marriage to Gerald Johnson in September of 1952. Mary enjoyed playing cards, bowling and being with her friends. She cherished her time with her family, especially during holiday gatherings and she loved spending time with Gerald on their houseboat.
Mary is survived by her children, Karen (John) Wallace, Jean (Mark) von Allmen and Jerry (Dixie) Johnson; six grandchildren, John (Lisa) Wallace, Lindsay Wallace, Nick (Alyssa) von Allmen, Erica von Allmen, Katie Slater (fiancé, Ron Coppernall) and Casey (Kim) Johnson; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Robert Westphal; sister, Esther Siebert; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gerald; brothers, Orville and Delmer Westphal; and sisters, Evelyn Westphal, Donna Smith and Lois Egner.
A visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 10 a.m. until 12 Noon on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019. A funeral service will begin at 12 Noon, with a luncheon to follow. A private family burial will be held at Sunset Memory Gardens.
Mary's family wishes to thank Leah Emerson for her care, support and being "the boss" and to the caregivers at Agrace HospiceCare for their compassion. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420
Events
Visitation
Wed Nov 13, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Wed Nov 13, 2019 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Roger and Sandy Tordoff
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We have fond memories from almost 50 years ago of Mary and her family. Mary with her sense of humor, her cooking, and her wholehearted laugh. She had quite the sense of humor! We lived on View Rd next door to Mary and we were in our 20's with a colicky baby. We had just met Mary and she pitched right-in to give us some relief. Bless her! In the meantime, we recall Karen's high school years, Jeanne's fun spirit, and "little Jer" riding his bike around the neighborhood. Dad Jerry often had to make emergency calls to repair an elevator. Mary had a life well-lived. We send our condolences to the family and celebrate that Mary touched our lives. Roger and Sandy Tordoff
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Ron Skolaski
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I'm sorry to hear about your mother. I had many hours of fun with both your parents. I worked with Jerry at Northwestern Elevator and we became best friends. The Johnsons and Skolaskis played many hands of sheepshead. Sometime way into the middle of the night. Now they are both together.
Again sorry about your mother. Ron Skolaski