Marie W. Johnson

Marie W.Johnson, age 90, of Columbus, died Sunday, May 28, 2017 at Brookestone Acres in Columbus.

Marie was born March 23, 1927 in Butler County to John & Lena (Jacobs) Sleddens. She received her elementary education in Butler & Platte Counties and GED from Platte College. Marie married Myron J. Johnson on February 12, 1952 at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in Columbus. She enjoyed gardening, playing cards & sewing. Marie enjoyed quilting and presented each of her precious grandchildren with a handmade quilt. She belonged to Country Cousins card club and enjoyed coffee with the girls on Tuesdays after Mass. She was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church and St. Theresa Sodality where she previously served as president. She volunteered at St. Anthony's cafeteria & Simon House.

Marie is survived by:
Daughter: Kathy (Bob) Podraza, Columbus, NE
Grandchildren: Jennifer Podraza, Orlando, FL; Andrew Podraza, Omaha, NE
Daughter: Diane (Chris) Rathe, Springfield, MO
Grandchildren: Laura Rathe, Omaha, NE; Daniel Rathe, Springfield, MO; Michelle (Shane) Martin, Springfield, MO.
Great Granddaughter: Keely Joan Martin
Sisters:
Betty (Herman) Schumacher, Platte Center, NE;
Patty (Dave) Vanek, Hood River, OR
Brothers:
Larry (Frances) Sleddens, Columbus, NE
Albert (Betty) Sleddens, York, NE; David Sleddens. Englewood, CO
Sisters-in-law: Stella Sleddens, Susie Sleddens, Columbus, NE
Brother-in-law: Dwayne (Toodie) Johnson, Columbus NE
Sister-in-law: Mary Ann Micek, Lincoln, NE
Numerous nieces & nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband in 2007, parents, brothers: Jacob, Pete, William & John Sleddens, Jr and a sister: Sr. Alma Sleddens.