Delores L. Johansen

Delores Laverne Johansen, 85, a resident at the Trinity Terrace in Farmington, Minnesota and formerly of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, February 27, 2013, at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, Minnesota.

She was born January 1, 1928, on the family farm near Underwood, Minnesota, the daughter of Olvin and Hannah (Halverson) Krog.

On February 18, 1945, she married Mervin Johansen in Fergus Falls and they lived most of their 66 years of marriage in Fergus Falls where they raised their family. She babysat for several families in Fergus Falls, and worked at the Broen Home until her retirement.

Delores enjoyed homemaking, sewing, gardening, camping, and all things of nature. The most important thing in Delores’s life was love for her family and her faith in God.

She was a long time member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church. As a child she went to Tingvold Lutheran Church.

Preceding her in death were her parents, siblings, and her husband, Mervin, who passed away on May 10, 2011.

Survivors include her daughter, Judy (Jim) Ahlbrecht of Rosemount MN, and son Donald (Josie) Johansen of Fargo ND; three grandchildren: Jonathan (Tina) Ahlbrecht, Julie (Brian) Boche, and Joel Johansen; one great-grandson, Ethan Ahlbrecht; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was the last surviving member of her family. Uffda!

Visitation: One hour prior to the service at the funeral home
Service: 1 p.m. Sunday, March 3, 2013, at the Olson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls
Clergy: Reverend Kate Bruns
Interment: Bethlehem Cemetery, Fergus Falls, Minnesota
Olson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls is in charge of the arrangements.