Mary Lou Johnson, age 85 of Clinton, Iowa passed away Friday July 7, 2023 at The Alverno. In following Mary Lou’s wishes cremation rites will be accorded. A graveside service at St. Irenaeus Calvary Cemetery will be held at a later date (Sept. 2, 2023). The Pape Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Mary Lou was born in Clinton on January 24, 1938, the daughter of Franklin and Lucille Jane (Reif) Hilgendorf. She graduated from OLA. She married David Johnson on August 4, 1956 in Clinton. David passed away in 2016. Mary Lou was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Fulton. She had been employed as the Office Manager at Roehl/Phillips Furniture and later worked as the receptionist for Dr. Manalo in Erie, IL and then Drs. Torres and Lauz at Bluff Medical. She retired from the Clinton School District. Mary Lou enjoyed traveling with friends and Iowa Hawkeye football games.
Mary Lou is survived by 3 children; Rich (Michaele) Johnson, Cathy (Rodney) Eversoll, and Ronald Johnson all of Clinton; 5 grandchildren, Sean, Ethan, Cody, Courtney, and Allie; 12 great grandchildren; 3 sisters, JeanAnn Johnson of Camanche, Joyce (James) Ayers of Clinton, and Judy (George) Long of Clinton; 2 brothers, Douglas (Darlene) Hilgendorf of Kewanee, IL, and David (Becky) Hilgendorf of Clinton, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, David; a grandson, Jason, and an infant brother. Memorials may be made to Make-A-Wish or Hope Lodge of Iowa City. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com.