Birth date: Oct 3, 1938 Death date: Apr 13, 2026
Marian Thelma Johnson, age 87, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026, at Bethany Home in Waupaca, surrounded by her loving family. Marian was born on October 3, 1938, in Scandinavia, Wisconsin, to Otto and Ella (Mork) Nielsen. Read Obituary
I am Marian Johnson's first cousin. My mother, Loretta Mork Nueske, was the youngest sister of Marian's mother, Ella. Ella cared for and raised my mother from birth as their mother was occupied with the other 7 children.
When my parents and Marian's parents married, both families farmed in the Trout Ceek area outside of Iola, Wisconsin, enabling the sisters to keep up their friendship.
At an early age, I remember sitting at Marian's kitchen table with a mirror in my hands watching Marian arrange my hair in different styles.
Marian influenced and inspired me in many ways - with her exquisite sewing, knitting and crocheting creations ...and when she opened her very own beauty shop, she showed me that women could, even, succeed in the business world.
I, always, admired Marian's 'can-do-attitude,' her boundless energy and zest for life, her thoughtful opinions and her devotion to her family, her community and her church where she performed with the Handbell Choir.
I will treasure the wonderful conversations we shared and all the fun we had together.
Marian was an "A#1" cousin to me. I will miss her greatly!
with Sympathy, GLORIA NUESKE BUSSE
I always loved and enjoyed Marian at handbells and church. Whenever she would come with a new outfit I was always amazed at the beautiful workmanship of each item.
She was one of our original bell ringers and was so very good at it.
She will be missed by many of us.
My condolences to Marian's family and her sister, Lorraine. Marian and I were classmates at Iola High School, graduating in 1956. Over the years we have seen each other often and shared stories of our families and our lives after graduation and marriage. She was a gentle, kind lady and she will be missed by all who knew her. Kathy Bestul.
Janice Jensen lit a candle in memory of Marian Johnson
Sherry West lit a candle in memory of Marian Johnson
