October 24, 1930 - January 13, 2022
Laura Jean (Barr) Johnson was born Oct. 24, 1930, in Algona, daughter of Walter and Leota (Weber) Barr. She grew up in Algona graduating from Algona High School in 1950. Laura Jean worked for St. Ann’s Hospital in directory services and continued working for Kossuth County Hospital in the dietary department.
On Jan. 18, 1957 she was united in marriage to Dale Edward Johnson at United Methodist Church in Corwith. Following their marriage, Laura Jean helped Dale on the farm, operated a daycare at home, and sat with the elderly in their home.
Laura Jean enjoyed sewing, knitting, reading and baking. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family. Her granddaughter and great-granddaughter were the light of her life. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Corwith where she taught Sunday school and always prepared communion. Laura Jean was a hospice volunteer and a member of the Delta Club.
Laura Jean died Jan. 13, 2022, at Humboldt County Memorial Hospital in Humboldt. She was 91.
She is survived by her daughters, Kathy Black of Dakota City, Naomi (Ray) Breakenridge of Largo, Fla., Helen Johnson of Humboldt; granddaughter, Jessica HabHab; great-granddaughter, Aaliyah HabHab; and many nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death are her parents; husband, Dale; son-in-law, Dwayne Black; three infant sons; sister, Lois Dietrich and brother, Wayne Barr.