Emma Louise Johnson

Emma Louise (Weis) Johnson, 91, of Cedar Falls, Iowa, passed away at her daughter's home in Dike on Tuesday, November 19, 2019.  She was born August 1, 1928, in Du Quoin, Illinois, daughter of Adam and Emma (Heuman) Weis.  Emma was raised and attended school in Du Quoin and was married to William "Roy" Johnson on June 25, 1949.  She was a hairstylist for 25 years until their family relocated to Cedar Falls when she went to work for K-mart as a sales associate, eventually managing, the jewelry department for 20 years.  After a short retirement, Emma's next venture was a quilting business which she ran out of her home in Cedar Falls.

Emma was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Roy; her siblings:  Alberta Bossle, Eugene Weis, Virginia Cozine, Berniece Hawk, and Don Weis; and her son-in-law, Mark Stansbery.  She is survived by her daughter, Pam Stansbery of Dike; grandchildren, Erik (Amy) Stansbery of Dike and Shaliah (Jeremy) Fager of New Hartford; and great-grandchildren:  Lainey Fager, Lexie Fager, Logan Fager, Toni Stansbery and Ryann Stansbery.

Emma's Visitation will be on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, from 1-2:00 pm at Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin, Illinois, followed by a graveside service at Sunset Memorial Park.  Condolences may be left at www.DahlFuneralHome.com or at SearbyFuneralHomes.com and memorials may be directed to her family.

Emma always worked hard but in her spare time she enjoyed golfing and gambling. Most of all, Emma cherished being with her family and was a very protective grandmother and great-grandmother.  She will be deeply missed.