Deanna "De" Johnson, 70, of Maddock, ND, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 3, 2025, at the Heart of America Medical Center in Rugby, ND.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at North Viking Lutheran Church in Maddock with Pastor Cassie Borges officiating. Visitation will begin one hour before the service at the church. Burial will take place at North Viking Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to North Viking Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 219, Maddock, ND 58348.

Deanna Marie Johnson was born on September 7, 1955, to Merelyn Allan and Lois (Anderson) Johnson. A lifelong Maddock resident, Deanna devoted her career to caring for others, serving residents at the Maddock Memorial Home for 45 years. She was a quiet cornerstone of her community—steady, humble, and generous. She cared for her parents in their later years and was always ready to lend a hand to neighbors.

Deanna was an active member of North Viking Lutheran Church and the Sons of Norway. She enjoyed embroidery, quilting with WELCA, and countless other activities with her beloved "church ladies." Though she was never known to drink, she was often spotted at the Maddock Bar—dutifully counting charitable gaming proceeds for her cousin Joni.

While Deanna cherished time spent traveling to see family and with Jeanie and Pete, visiting many places around the world, but her heart always belonged at home. She will be remembered for her laugh, her gentle spirit, and her quiet faith that guided her.

Deanna is survived by her brother Mark Johnson of Casselton, ND; brother-in-law Pete Deichert Jr. of Mandan, ND; nephews Christopher (Heather) Johnson of West Fargo, ND, and Peter Adam (Kirsten) Deichert of Mandan, ND; and great-nephews Mason Buckhouse and Peter Barrett Deichert IV.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Merelyn and Lois Johnson; sister, LuJean Deichert; niece, Tiffany Johnson; sister-in-law, Sherri Johnson; and numerous aunts and uncles.