Margaret E. Johnson, 68 of Arden Hills, MN peacefully passed away, surrounded by family, on Sunday, January 25, 2026. A Memorial Mass will be at 10:30am Friday January 30th at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bernard, Iowa. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Marge was born the daughter of Laverne “Pete” and Lorraine (Toussaint) McCabe on June 13, 1957 in Monticello, Iowa. She graduated from Western Dubuque Community School District and then obtained a degree from the University of Northern Iowa. Margaret married David Johnson on August 30, 1985 in Kentucky. They lived in Kentucky for a short time before settling in Arden Hills, Minnesota.

Marge worked in accounting but found her true calling in being a mother. She lived for her children and grandchildren. Time with them kept her going. She was a gentle soul, selfless, stubborn, funny, and a fighter.

From the beaches of Hawaii to the mountain tops of Colorado, she enjoyed being outdoors and adventuring with her sons no matter where it was. She was a bargain shopper, always on the hunt for nicknacks and sifting through craft fairs looking for deals. She enjoyed watching sports and cheering for any team her sons wanted to win. She was a reliable friend in times of need and hours of talking could go by without notice.

Marge is survived by her husband, David Johnson; children, Greg (Sadie) Johnson, Mark Johnson, and Jeff Johnson; grandchildren, Luke and Taylor; siblings, Ruth (David) Dominy, Jim (Kathy) McCabe, Jeanne Sadler, Pat McCabe; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Pete and Lorraine McCabe. Siblings, Mary (Dan) McKenna, Bob (Loey) McCabe, Steve McCabe, nephew Jay McCabe and brother-in-law Charles Sadler.