Darleen Faye Johnson, 89, of Orr MN passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 22, 2022.
Darleen was born on June 13, 1932, in Excelsior MN to Edward and Margaret (Young) Thomas.
She grew up and graduated high school in Excelsior. Darleen was united in marriage to John "Jack" L. Johnson on May 2, 1952; they had four children.

Darleen loved everything about being a homemaker and hosting family holidays. When life required her to work outside the home she rose to the occasion. A hard worker, she did many jobs well. However, she ended her career doing what she was passionate about; running the restaurant at Sunset Resort on Ash River.

Always one to be busy, Darleen enjoyed many hobbies: embroidery, quilting, baking Christmas cookies, and playing a mean game of cards were her favorites. Darleen was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church. She was deeply religious and devoted to her family.

Darleen was preceded in death by her former husband, Jack, her brother Dale Thomas, and her sister Phyllis Wright.

She is survived by her son Thomas (Brenda) Johnson; and daughters: Lori (Joel) Astleford, Wendy (Rick) Deatherage, and Marsha Renee (Bobby) Bechtold; her grandchildren: Heather, Christianne (Chris), Robert (Alicia), Jennica, Kaitlyn, Tauren (Chris), Molly Margaret, Meghan (Corey), and TJ. Darleen had the joy of welcoming 15 great-grandchildren and was fortunate to have close relationships with many nephews and nieces.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at 2:00pm at Calvary Lutheran Church, Orr, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Online condolences to www.mlakerfuneralhome.com