In Memory of

Mary Ellen Johnson

Mary Ellen Johnson, age 81, of Columbus died Thursday, September 1, 2005 at Beverly Health Care in Columbus. Funeral services are 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 6, 2005 at the McKown Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday 1-3 p.m. and Tuesday 8:00 a.m. until service time at the  McKown Funeral Home.

Mary Ellen Johnson was born August 14, 1924 in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska to Leo and May (Bader) Kinzer. Se grew up in the Albion and Columbus area. Mary worked at various locations including the Bus Depot, Swift Coffee Pot Cafe and Douglas and Lomason.

Mary Ellen is survived by:

Son: Marion (Mitsuko) Johnson of Las Vegas, NV
Daughter: Colleen Johnson of Columbus, NE
Sister: Della Bernecki of Columbus, NE
Sister: Lou (Russell) Hopkins of Bellwood, NE
Sister: Ardith Redler of Columbus, NE
Sister: Virginia Micek of Rawlings, WY
Sister: Beverly Dischner of Phoenix, AZ
Sister: Sharon (Harry) Heller of Torrington, WY
Sister: Judy (Curtis) Harouff of Stamford, NE
Brother: Bunk (Ginny) Kinzer of Columbus, NE
Brother: Donald (Marge) Kinzer of Greeley, CO
Grandchildren: Lori Ann & Jeffery

She was preceded in death by:

Parents: Leo and May Kinzer
Son: Vernon Johnson
Sister: Geneva Johnson
Brother: Chuck Kinzer
Brother: Hart Kinzer
Brother: Ralph Kinzer
Sister: Merna Kissell
Sister: Barbara Schroeder