Janna Lou Johnson

(1938-2024) Janna Lou Johnson (née Stoutenburg) died peacefully amongst family at her home

in Marblehead, Ohio, on February 14th at the age of 85.

Janna is survived by her sons David (Christa) and Christopher (Bonnie); grandchildren Sophia,

Olivia (Zac), Amelia, Ryan, Gavin and Nathan, and many loving nieces, nephews, and friends.

Janna was predeceased by her husband Cullen, who passed in 2018, and her brother Donn

Stoutenburg, who passed in 2021.

Janna was born on July 20, 1938 in Norwalk, Ohio to Alice and Aubrey Stoutenburg. She

graduated from Ohio University in 1959 with a B.A. degree in Fine Arts and was a lifetime active

member of Phi Mu Sorority. Janna married Cullen Stiles Johnson, whom she met at OU, in

1960. Janna and Cullen loved to travel, having lived in England, and instilled that love in their

children and grandchildren.

Janna worked in the North Olmsted school system from 1982 to 2000, and during that time was

the Butternut School librarian for 15 years up until her retirement. In this position, she made

numerous lifelong friends and shared her love for reading with the children who adored her.

She was also a talented artist and produced many paintings and drawings in her younger years.

Janna was passionate about her home in Marblehead, Ohio and often tended to her beautiful

garden. Built in 1883, her home served as a meeting place for family reunions, Girl Scout Troop

sleepovers, and an annual Fourth of July celebration amongst other get-togethers with friends

and family.

She was an active former committee member in the Island View Property Owners association

and stayed involved in communicating & participating in it throughout the years.

Janna’s friends and family will remember her as a truly kind, creative, and caring soul who

valued her community and relationships above all else. Janna’s impact on friends and family

cannot be understated. Like her husband, Janna had a deep love for her six grandchildren, and

always enjoyed spending time with them during summers at the lake and holidays at her house

in Round Rock, Texas. She will be missed dearly by her family and friends