Kathy Lou Johnson Obituary

We announce the death of Kathy Lou Johnson (Sturgis, South Dakota), born in Aberdeen, South Dakota, who passed away on July 4, 2026, at the age of 74. Kathy will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Theodore Schlichenmayer and Audrey Schlichenmayer. She is survived by: her husband Roger; her daughter Kelly Peterson; her son-in-law Bryan Peterson; her sister Kim Wynia; her brother-in-law Ron Wynia; her brother Ted Schlichenmayer; her sisters-in-law, Lana Schlichenmayer and Kathy Schlichenmayer; and her stepchildren, Richard Johnson, Dewie Johnson, Debra Welsh (Cliff Welsh), Dawn Johnson, Denise Kranhold (Cory Kranhold) and Carly Butts-Carter (Shawn Butts-Carter).