Donna Mae Johnson

Donna Mae Moran was born December 7, 1946 in Little Falls, MN to Clarence and Hilda (Larson) Moran. Donna was one of eleven children. She passed October 4th, 2026 at her home in Nessel township at the age of 79.

She was married to James R. Johnson October 24th 1973, in her later 20's. Together, they had 2 boys, Jeffrey and Jamie Johnson. After James retired from a military career, they moved back to Minnesota and settled in the home they shared until their deaths.

Donna worked for many years as a housekeeper at the Maplewood Care Center. She loved to cook, bake, can, garden, watch movies, crochet, read, host friends and family, and drink coffee with loved ones. She also attended church and women's group regularly at Calvary Lutheran of Rush Point. Overall, she was quiet, kind, and loved by many. She'll definitely be missed.

Donna is survived by her daughter-in-law Tammy Johnson of Rush City; grandchildren Ava Johnson of Milaca, Kaylee Johnson of Rush City, Jacob Johnson of CA; Shaun, David, Jonathan, Chelsea, Hattie Johnson all of South Carolina; her siblings Maynard, Gerald, Leon, Clarence, Eugene Moran, Leona Hall; many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Hilda Moran; husband Jim; sons Jeffrey and Jamie; siblings Darlene Karls, Warren Moran, Marilyn Moran, Gloria Mikkelson.

A celebration of the life of Donna is planned: Wednesday (10/14/26) from 4-8:30 PM at the Rush City Community Center; 720 West14th Street Rush City, MN 55069.   Pot luck...so if you can bring something to share that would be appreciated!