Betty Johnson

Betty Marie Johnson, age 89, formerly of Siren, WI, passed away Monday night, November 14, 2016, at Frederic Nursing & Rehab. Betty was born April 4, 1927 in Milwaukee, WI, to the late Agner F. and Clarice “Clara” (Lindsey) Fredlund. At the age of 3, she moved with her family to the Grantsburg area, and attended the Ekdall School. During her younger years, Betty had worked as a seamstress at Munsingwear. She also been employed in a variety of part-time positions in the area. On June 17, 1977, Betty married Robert “Bob” Wayne Johnson at Central United Methodist Church in Grantsburg. Betty loved the Lord with all her heart, and was a long-time member of Siren United Methodist Church. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, and making many of these crafted items for family and friends. Most of all, Betty loved her family very much. She is preceded in death by her parents, Clara and Agner Fredlund; her husband, Bob Johnson, on May 10, 2014; sisters: Ethel Nelson and Thora (Phillip) Hochstetler; brother-in-law, Harry McCarty; and former husband, Clarence Lee. Betty is survived by her children: Shirley Ann (Dan) Schultz and Mary Jane (Darryl) Hanson; her six grandchildren: Jamie (Kim) Anderson, Shannon Andren, Jolene (Jeremy) Zehm; and Kelly (Dave) Hopkins, Shawn (Cheryl) Hanson, and Christine (Mark) Schmidt; eleven great-grandchildren; and six great, great-grandchildren. Also surviving are a brother, Russell (Cheryl) Fredlund; and a sister, Margie McCarty. She is also survived by her husband, Bob’s four children and their spouses and families; as well as nieces and nephews, and their families. The memorial service honoring Betty’s life will be conducted at 1:00 pm (visitation 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm), Monday, November 21, 2016, at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Siren, WI, with Pastor Steve Ward officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted with Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com.