Ione Johnson Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ione Johnson of Ruthven, Iowa, who passed away on April 3, 2025 at the age of 93. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ione Johnson to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Margen Tonderum and Isabella Tonderum (Clemitson); her husband Bill Johnson; her parents-in-law, Hans and Maude Johnson (Rose); her siblings, Curtis Tonderum, Harlan Tonderum, George Tonderum, Benny Tonderum, Marian Wilson, Mavis Wilson and Linda Wilson; and her siblings-in-law, Virginia Tonderum, Evelyn Tonderum, Shirley Tonderum, Claudia Tonderum, Clayta Sheldon, Wilma Johnson, Earl Wilson, Marvin Wilson, Raymond Johnson, Deryl Johnson (Buck) and Vernon Sheldon.

She is survived by: her children, Steven Johnson (Steve) of Estherville, Richard Johnson (Rick) of Rock Springs, Wyoming and Susan Johnson (Sue) of Spirit Lake; her granddaughter Heather Johnson (Eithan); her great grandchildren, Laicie of Spokane, Washington, Courtlynn of Spokane, Washington and Elissa of Spokane, Washington; her brothers, Gordie Tonderum (Rosie) and Roger Tonderum (Lynn); and her sisters-in-law, Judy Tonderum and Sharon Neeman (Roger).

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Estherville Lutheran Church or St. Croix Hospice.