Dorothy Jean Johnston Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Dorothy Jean Johnston, age 94 yrs, a resident of Monroe Care Center in Albia passed away on March 11, 2017 at Monroe County Hospital. Dorothy was born May 31, 1922 in Monroe County to Ralph and Hilda (Freed) Cash. She grew up and attended Albia High School graduating with the Class of 1940. After high school she went to Iowa Success School in Ottumwa and worked at Morrell’s in Ottumwa. Dorothy married Edward W. Johnston April 25, 1943 in Ottumwa, IA. To this union two children were born, Janet and Marilyn. Dorothy and Edward shared 65 years of marriage together until Edward’s passing in 2008 Dorothy and Edward (Pete) lived on a farm on the old K road and farmed for many years before retirement and then spent 18 winters in Arizona. Dorothy was a member of the Methodist Church in Albia for many years. She enjoyed camping and riding motorcycles. Her real joy in life was spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Marilyn J. Paulsen of Cedar Rapids and Janet L. Marlin (Jim) of Bussey, four grandchildren, Tony J. Marlin of Bussey, Randall L. Marlin of Harrah, OK, Susan Q. Whorton of Cedar Rapids and Michael R. (Bud) Whorton of Marion; three great-grandchildren, Kayla Lea Johnson (Sumner) of Des Moines, Jessi LeAnn Marlin of Knoxville, Shauna M. Williams of Marion and a great-great-grandson, Brenton James Johnson. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Hilda; her husband, Edward Johnston and a son-in-law, Lloyd Paulsen. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at the Tharp Funeral Home in Albia, with Pastor Roger Henry officiating. Burial will follow the service at the Union Chapel Cemetery north of Albia on Hwy. 5. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m until service time at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at the Tharp Funeral Home in Albia, with Dorothy’s family present to greet family and friends. An open memorial has been established to Dorothy’s family.

Dorothy Jean Johnston

May 31, 1922 - March 11, 2017