Evans Funeral Home
"Compassionate Funeral Service"
Carrington and New Rockford, North Dakota
701.652.3003 or 701.947.2911
Secondary Number ~ 701.650.9937
Fran Johnson
Faithful wife and mother, avid reader, baker of exceptional pies and cookies, this tenacious, strong-minded, woman was born on July 31,1936 to Martin and Gisella Huss in Sykeston, ND, and died peacefully on June 5, 2025, at the age of 88 years.
She graduated from Sykeston Public School in 1954 and worked for 3M in St. Paul after high school. On October 11, 1958, Fran married Merlyn Johnson and together they raised four children on their family farm outside of Sykeston. She taught by example the value of hard work and taking pride in a job well-done.
Fran worked for many years as the Gaming Manager for the Carrington Youth Center. She and Merlyn enjoyed spending a few winter months in Boulder City, NV where she would work as a Casino Dealer. She found joy in her yard and flower gardens, especially her tidal wave petunias, and passed that joy onto her children. Attracted by her lively personality and ability to listen, many people considered Fran a friend.
Fran is survived by her four children, Marcy (Mark) Syman – Stillwater MN, Lisa (Paul) Klocke – Carrington ND, Wesley (Camey) Johnson – Washburn ND, and Alison (Shane) Schumann – Carrington ND; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; sister, Hilda Rafferty; sisters and brothers-in-law, Shirley Huss, Yvonne and Bob Miller, and Steve and Jeanette Johnson; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband and parents; parents-in-law, Victor and Beatrice Johnson; her brother, George Huss; sister, Margaret Linhart; sister-in-law, Vickie Sarro; and brother-in-law, Lowell Johnson.
May she rest in peace and love.
Fran’s Visitation will be Tuesday, June 10, 2025 from 1:00PM-4:00PM at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington and continue from 5:30PM-6:30PM with a Rosary Service at 6:00PM and Vigil Service at 6:30PM at St. Elizabeth’s Church, Sykeston, ND.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 10:30AM at St. Elizabeth’s Church, Sykeston, ND.
Her Burial will be at the St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Cemetery, Sykeston, ND.
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My deepest sympathy
Fran was loved by everyone who knew her! Our condolences to her family.
Dear family. The times I shared with Franny will always be cherished memories. We had so much fun working together and visiting with one another for 50+ years. One could always count on her. She was a true friend and will be greatly missed. Rest in peace my friend.
Missing you aunt Franny. Cousins, your in my prayers.
Such good memories of her visits to Stillwater, her kind and gentle manner and interest in everything that was going on. Fran was generous with her time and her many talents. We will miss her. Sending love to all of you
Margaret and Marlay
Marcy, I am so sorry you lost your dear mother. I know you will always be grateful for the time she lived with you, and for all the other countless memories. Thinking of you and sharing a hug. 🫂
As neighbors, exchanging baked items and puzzles, visiting with Fran was a pleasure.
She was a good friend and I will cherish our time together. May angels surround her.
So sorry to hear of Fran’s death. Keep your memories close. May God Bless the Johnson family.
Fran and I were classmates so our memories go way back to when the Martin Huss family lived on the farm and we were neighbors. Will always remember her gentle ways and beautiful hair. My condolences to all of her family.
Your mom was my mom’s best friend. She would come in every May for her birthday and plant flowers for mom. They talked constantly on the phone. Your parents were like family to ours. I always looked forward to seeing your mom when we came home. She will be greatly missed by our family. Our condolences on the loss of your mom. Love and prayers, Gail and Brad Morlock
My deepest condolences to the entire Johnson family. Such wonderful memories of your Mom and Dad being amazing neighbors and dear friends just across the field. Your Mom was a strong, hard working, loving woman that inspired me since I was young. She gave me my first babysitting job, encouraged and supported our family through graduations, weddings, babies, good times and hard times. Your Mom was always there for my Mom.
She made a lasting impact on all of us.❤️
My deepest condolences to the Johnson family.
So sorry about Fran. Deepest condolences to all her family. I always thought she was the most beautiful woman around. I did talk to her before leaving for Montana, so glad I did. I loved her very much and I will miss her always. God bless.
My deepest condolences to Frannie’s family.