Eileen D. Johnson, age 68 of Newton and formerly of Monroe, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021 at UnityPoint Finley Hospital in Dubuque. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 3, 2021 at 2:00 pm at the First Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial will follow at Silent CIty Cemetery. Visitation for Eileen will be held on Thursday, September 2, 2021 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at Coburn Funeral Home in Monroe. Memorials may be directed to the family and condolences may be left at
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The daughter of Lloyd and Katherine (Ver Heul) Nolin, Eileen was born on September 15, 1952, on the family farm just east of Monroe, Iowa. She graduated from Monroe High School in 1970 and attended DMACC. On May 27, 1972, she was united in marriage to Larry Johnson in Des Moines. Eileen worked at several places during her career. Most recently at WalMart and the Goodwill. Eileen enjoyed gardening, playing games, reading, playing piano and she spent many hours volunteering at Hope Ministries and Discover Hope. Her greatest joy, however, was the time spent with her grandchildren.
Those left to honor her memory include her husband, Larry; two sons, Eric (Amie) Johnson and Kevin (Sara) Johnson; six grandchildren, Kyndra, Cassie, Isaac, Madison, Noah, and Benjamin; a brother, Jerry (Joan) Nolin; a sister, Janet Clark and several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents, a sister, Connie Barr and an infant daughter, Laurie.
Visitation
Coburn Funeral Home of Monroe
602 N Commerce Street Monroe, Iowa 50170
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Service
First Baptist Church of Monroe
810 S Commerce Street Monroe, Iowa 50170
Burial will follow at Silent City Cemetery.
2:00 PM