Anna Marie Baldus Johnson (1916-2010)

JOHNSON, BALDUS, JACOBS, OLSON, PERKINS, RIES, CRAIG, HUDSON, HEINISH

Posted By: Mark Christian
Date: 10/20/2010 at 08:47:18

THE STORY CITY HERALD, Story City, Story County, Iowa, Wednesday, October 6, 2010.

Anna Baldus Johnson, age 94, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at Bethany Manor in Story City. Memorial services were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 2, 2010 at the Bethany Manor Chapel in Story City. Burial was at Evergreen Cemetery in Jewell. Becker Funeral and Cremation Service was entrusted with arrangements.

Anna Marie Johnson was born January 20, 1916, in Story City, Iowa to Bertha (Jacobs) and John A. Johnson. She graduated from Story City High School in 1934. On June 17, 1935, Anna married Ed Baldus. They farmed near Story City for nine years, moving to a farm near Kamrar where they raised five children. In 1965, Ed suffered heart problems, and they moved to Jewell, Iowa. Ed passed away in June of 1972.

In July 1977, Anna married Martin L. Johnson and they spent summers in Jewell and wintered in Texas. In January 2008, Martin passed away at the age of 94 years. Anna had worked a short while at the Dairy Sweet and for many years at the Dime Store in Jewell. Anna was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Jewell.

Anna is survived by daughters, Rosalie Olson of Des Moines, Carol (Larry) Perkins of Marion, Iowa, and Linda (Ron) Ries of Ames; and son, Steve Baldus of Tucson, Arizona; brother, Howard Johnson of Story City; daughter-in-law, Jane Baldus of Jewell; three step children, Steve Johnson of Haywarden, Shannon (Ron) Craig of Williamsburg, and Susan (Gary) Hudson of Boone; daughter–in-law, Marilyn Heinish of Dubuque; 13 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, one great-great grand child, and eight step grandchildren.

Anna was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Edward Baldus and Martin Johnson; sons, Richard Baldus and David Baldus; son-in-law, Harlan Olson; and grandson, Patrick Baldus.
Anna enjoyed her family and friends. Family dinners and picnics with children, grand children and great grandchildren gave her the greatest joy. Anna crocheted the most beautiful afghans and each of her children, grandchildren, and most if not all of her great grandchildren received the gift of one of her afghans. But she will be remembered by all as the lady with a beautiful smile and optimistic attitude. She was loved by many and will be missed by all.