Joleen Johnson

Turtle Lake

Joleen Anne Johnson, 68 of Turtle Lake, ND formerly of Minot, died Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at her home. There will be a graveside service in the spring.

Joleen Anne Johnson was born on August 29, 1957 in Minot, ND to James and Joanne (Reimer) Johnson. She grew up in Maxbass and was baptized and confirmed at English Lutheran Church. Joleen graduated from Maxbass High School in 1975 and attended Minot State Business College for a year. Then she attended the Aakers Business School in Grand Forks. Joleen lived in Minot for most of her bookkeeping and data entry career, working at Don Moe Motors, Solar Dakota, Minot Country Club, John Iverson Co., Sykes, Brandt BBH Insurance and at Cognizant. She retired in 2020 and in 2022 moved to Bottineau and in September 2024 to Turtle Lake, ND.

Joleen enjoyed spending time with family and reading.

Those sharing in Joleen’s life; son Jordan of Turtle Lake; granddaughter Olivia Jo Johnson; brothers, David (Pam) Johnson of Eagle Pass, Oregon, Jonny (Sandy) Johnson of Parker, Colorado; nephews Matt and James (Tenille); nieces Jodi (Chandler), Samantha (Ashton) and Hannah (Alec); 10 great nieces and nephews. Joleen was preceded in death by her parents. Share online at www.hertzfuneralhomes.com Arrangements with Hertz Funeral Home of Harvey.

Published by The Minot Daily News, November 25, 2025.