Hazel Johnson

Hazel I. Johnson, age 74 of North Branch, Minnesota formerly of Dairyland died February 13, 2011 at her son's home. Hazel was born on February 23, 1936 in Dairyland to Vernon and Julia Hughes. She married Marvin on July 21, 1956 at the Trinity Methodist Church in Superior, Wisconsin. They moved around a number of times, primarily in Minnesota before settling in North Branch where they built their new home in 1995. Hazel worked at Rise Inc. as a production supervisor in Spring Lake Park, Minnesota for over 21 years. Hazel enjoyed doing puzzles, playing cards, solving crosswords, knitting, traveling and spending time with her family. Hazel was preceded in death by her husband Marvin in 2000, her parents, and brother John. She is survived by her children Dennis (Brenda) Johnson, and Brad (Lisa) Johnson; grandchildren Rachel, Jessica, Katlin, Randy, Ryan; great grandson Charleston; her sisters Dorothy Visger, Verna (Herb) Magnuson; her brothers Glen (Janice) Hughes, Bob (Rita) Hughes, and Ed (Barb) Hughes; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 11:00 AM (visitation 10-11 AM) at Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster with Pastor Steve Ward officiating. Interment will follow at the River Hill Cemetery in Dairyland. Casketbearers will be Gene Visger, Mark Hughes, John Hughes, Brent Hughes, Matt Hull, and Ryan Nieman.