"Eileen and I were MHS classmates. She was a kind, gentle and articulate person, ever mindful of the feelings and needs of others. Eileen's often shy demeanor cloaked a quick wit and excellent sense of humor that I greatly appreciated about her. Please accept my deepest sympathy at the loss of a genuinely wonderful soul. Jane (Northcutt) Bravick"
In loving memory of
Eileen D. Johnson
September 15, 1952 - August 30, 2021
Eileen D. Johnson, age 68 of Newton and formerly of Monroe, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021 at UnityPoint Finley Hospital in Dubuque. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 3, 2021 at 2:00 pm at the First Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial will follow at Silent CIty Cemetery. Visitation for Eileen will be held on Thursday, September 2, 2021 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at Coburn Funeral Home in Monroe. Memorials may be directed to the family and condolences may be left at www.coburnfuneralhomes.com
The daughter of Lloyd and Katherine (Ver Heul) Nolin, Eileen was born on September 15, 1952, on the family farm just east of Monroe, Iowa. She graduated from Monroe High School in 1970 and attended DMACC. On May 27, 1972, she was united in marriage to Larry Johnson in Des Moines. Eileen worked at several places during her career. Most recently at WalMart and the Goodwill. Eileen enjoyed gardening, playing games, reading, playing piano and she spent many hours volunteering at Hope Ministries and Discover Hope. Her greatest joy, however, was the time spent with her grandchildren.
Those left to honor her memory include her husband, Larry; two sons, Eric (Amie) Johnson and Kevin (Sara) Johnson; six grandchildren, Kyndra, Cassie, Isaac, Madison, Noah, and Benjamin; a brother, Jerry (Joan) Nolin; a sister, Janet Clark and several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents, a sister, Connie Barr and an infant daughter, Laurie.
Tributes
"I enjoyed being around Elieen. We would run into eachother almost weekly at Newton Perkins. I would visit with her as she was there. I saw her last time and we hugged and we both said take care and love you. We both volunteered at Discover Hope 515. No body could have been any kinder and gentle of a person as she was. I am sending my condolences to her family. "
"Sincere condolences and prayers for all. Eileen was a quiet, shy and generous lady. I know she will be missed by many."
"I always loved working with her at Walmart she was a very nice lady and we talked all the time with each other and her husband is one of the most funniest guys ever."