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A Celebration of Life will be held in conjunction with the previously scheduled benefit auction at the Rig Lounge II in Tioga on Friday, May 20 @ 7 pm.

Marilyn Johnson
pending - May 18, 2016

Residence: Ray, ND

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Marilyn Johnson, passed away early Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at her residence in Ray, ND.

Marilyn Stenbak was born August 9, 1960 in Williston, ND. She grew up in Tioga, ND, graduating from Tioga High School. A son, Bradley, was born during a marriage to Jerry Grove. She later married Don Henes. On August 9, 2011 she married Ron Johnson. After Ron passed away in 2013 Marilyn's health deteriorated and she died May 18, 2016.

Marilyn was always a very social person and made friends easily. This extended to social media which she enjoyed.

She is survived by her mother Evelyn (Kenny) Axelson, son Bradley Grove, brother David (Janice) Stenbak, sister Laurie (Roger) Stiegelmeier, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and grandchildren.

Marilyn was preceded in death by husband Ron Johnson, father Ralph Stenbak, sister Karen Estby, and grandparents Alvin and Martha Tancre and Ole and Dena Stenbak.

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Debbie Wilcox (Minot)
May 20, 2016

So sorry to hear of Marilyn's passing she was a very wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone at this sad time. RIP my friend.

Carol Fixen (Williston, Nd)
May 20, 2016

So sorry to hear of Marilyn's passing. She was such a caring and giving person. Her smile would light up your life. She will be greatly missed by all.

Dawn Estby (Beaverton, OR)
May 20, 2016

Heaven gained a new angel the day my Aunt Marilyn passed away. I will never forget how she was always so sweet, cheerful, and funny. I will keep Grandma, Kenny, Laurie, David, Bradley, the entire family, and all of Marilyn's friends in my prayers and thoughts. I love you Aunt Marilyn, rest in peace.

Andrea and Ronald Kerr (Lafayette, Oregon)
May 21, 2016

Marilyn- You will be missed. Your love and celebration of life was contagious. I will miss the times I got to visit you when I came to ND. However, your trials with diabetes are now over. Knowing you are with your beloved, your sister (my mother, Karen Estby), your grandparents (my great-grandparents) Alvin and Martha Tancre, and your great-grandparents.

I love you!

Norma Vennes (Saint Michael, Mn 55376)
May 21, 2016

To Marilyn's Family
I got to know Marilyn when she lived in Williston. She was a lovely Christian and visiting with her was such a pleasure. I am saddened to hear of her passing and I offer my deepest sympathy to her loved ones. Norma

Dorothy Weyrauch (Moorhead, MN)
May 22, 2016

Evelyn, Laurie, David and Families,
I was so sorry to hear about Marilyn. I always enjoyed visiting with her. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May your many wonderful memories gave you comfort.

Sheila Haaland (Williston, ND)
May 23, 2016

I am deeply saddened by the news of Marilyn's passing. I always loved our conversations. She had a great heart. She will be missed. Prayers to her and her family during this difficult time.

Dee C.
May 24, 2016

Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. May you find strength in the love and support of family and friends. And may you find comfort in God's promise to soon undo 'all tears, mourning, pain and even death' Rev. 21:4. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mitzi Fillner (Fargo, ND)
May 24, 2016

I was so saddened to hear of Marilyn's passing. She was a life-long friend who was always there for me - no matter how much time passed between our visits. I will remember her strength, kindness, compassion and loyalty the most. She was an angel on earth and I feel blessed to have been her friend. My prayers for you all as you continue on without her.

Penny Slagle (Williston, ND)
May 28, 2016

I am so sorry to hear about Marilyn. She was always so very nice and we always had such a good visit. Penny Slalge

Debbie Hayden (Alexander, ND)
Jun 6, 2016

I was shocked to hear of Marilyn's passing. Marilyn and I met when working at Mercy Hospital years ago, and her enthusiasm and joy were infectious. We had an adventure on our way to Bismarck once, when the car I borrowed from my boyfriend (and future husband) broke down quite a way from Max, ND. The reason for the breakdown was my fault by not paying attention to "dummy" lights. We left a note on one window (attached with gum), and hitch hiked our way to Max. The only time I ever hitch hiked. Yes, with Marilyn, it was a great adventure. That's not the end of the story, but enough to mention. She was filled with joy, and it naturally poured onto whoever she was with. I will miss you, Marilyn. God speed and God bless you.

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