Eleanor Johnson

A funeral service for Eleanor Johnson, 79, of Dickinson, will be 11:00 a. m. , Friday, May 2, 2014 at First Congregational – United Church of Christ in Dickinson with Pastor Janel Kolar officiating. Burial will follow Dickinson Cemetery. Visitation for Eleanor will be 1:00 p. m. – 8:00 p. m. , Thursday, May 1st at Stevenson Funeral Home with a prayer service being held at 7:00 p. m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service on Friday at the church. Eleanor passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at St. Benedict’s Health Center in Dickinson. Eleanor was born January 31, 1935 in Mott, the daughter of John and Carolina (Kirschenman) Hummel. She grew up and attended school in Mott, graduating with the class of 1953. She then attended the National College of Business in Rapid City, SD. Eleanor returned to Dickinson where she met Robert “Bob” Johnson and they were married on June 3, 1956. To this union, Cordell and Dale were born. The family made their home in New England for a short time, before making their home in Dickinson. Eleanor worked for Cloverdale Dairy. After the move to Dickinson, she began working as a billing clerk for West Plains Electric until she retired. Eleanor enjoyed crafts, cooking, spending time with her family and friends, and she especially loved bingo and playing for quarters. Eleanor was a member of 1st Congregational Church, American Legion Auxiliary, and St. Joseph Hospital Auxiliary. Eleanor is survived by her sons, Cordell (Candy) and Dale (Judy) of Dickinson; brother, Art (Marilyn) Hummel of Bismarck; sister, Meridean Sprecher of Mott; sisters-in-law, Corrine Hummel and Carol Hummel; grandchildren, Erich and Casey Johnson, Denise and Jennifer Johnson; step-grandchild, Dayton Getz; and step-great-grandchildren, Myra and Destiny Getz. She was preceded in death by husband, Robert “Bob” Johnson; brothers, Johnny (Claudia), Jakie (Esther), Edwin, and Alvin Hummel, Willie (Edith) Forsch; sister, Hilda (Albert) Gruebele; and brother-in-law, Gary Sprecher. The family would like to extend a special thank you to all the caregivers and nurses at St. Benedict’s Health Center for all their comfort, compassion, and care for Eleanor.


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Burial Date: May 2, 2014
Funeral Home Dickinson, ND

Funeral Service: Friday: 1st Congregational-United Church of Christ, Dickinson, ND