Dorothy Marie Johnson, age 101, of Stanton, Iowa, formerly Emerson, Iowa, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Accura Healthcare of Stanton, Iowa. Dorothy was born November 25, 1921, in Stanton, Iowa, the daughter of Clarence Victor and Doris Marie (Herron) Magneson. She grew up in the Wallin area attending country school and belonging to the Wallin Church. She attended high school in Stanton and Coburg, graduating from Coburg High School in 1940. Dorothy was united in marriage to Quentin "Swede" Johnson on January 31, 1942, in Manhattan, Kansas. She cared for infant son, David, at home in Emerson while Quentin served overseas from 1943 until the end of World War II in 1945. Dorothy cherished her family and faithfully attended her children and grandchildren's activities. She, along with Swede, attended many Nishna Valley and Stanton athletic events over the years.

Dorothy and Quentin lived all of their 72 years of marriage in Emerson and the couple devoted their lives to serving the community. Dorothy served meals to shut-ins, volunteered at church, and worked at the local telephone office and Red Oak True Value Hardware store. She was a member of the Emerson United Methodist Church, American Legion Auxiliary, Emerson Senior Center, Emerson Community Club, Emerson Women's Club, and Order of Eastern Star. Dorothy moved to Stanton in 2018. She enjoyed cooking, family gatherings, gardening, church activities, and playing cards with her weekly Emerson card group. In her later years, her television watching consisted mostly of football and basketball games.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband: Quentin Johnson in 2014; son: David Johnson; great-granddaughter: Dyamond Ott; siblings: Ralph Magneson; Delano Magneson (Mary Ann); Leroy Magneson; Don Magneson (Millie); Marilyn Baker; and Lorena Sothman; brother-in-law: Lloyd Hicks; and sister-in-law: Carol Hicks. Survivors include her daughter: Linda Hicks and husband Don of Stanton, IA; son: Gary Johnson and wife Charlene of Glenwood, IA; grandchildren: Diane Ott of Ankeny, IA; Quentin Johnson of Waterloo, IA; Lynn Hicks and fiancée Mary of Des Moines, IA; Lesli Hill and husband Heath of Ellsworth, IA; and Chad Johnson and wife Holly of Glenwood, IA; great-grandchildren: Dallas Ott and fiancé Isaiah Kramme, Elena Hicks, Olivia Hicks, Caiden Hill and wife Stephanie, Sadey Allgood, and Haley Woods; great great-grandson: Coda Hill; sister: Karen Urich and husband Gary of Republic, MO; and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

A celebration of life and luncheon with friends and family will be held at Noon on Monday, October 2, 2023, at the Emerson Community Building in Emerson, Iowa. There will be a private family interment service at Emerson Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Emerson United Methodist Church, the Indian Creek Museum, or the charity of the donor's choice.

Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.