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Mary Johnson Obituary – 5/28/2023


Mary M. Johnson (Baurr), 63, of Watertown, MN, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 28, 2023.

She was born Jan. 23, 1960, to John and Marie (Olsen) Baurr.

Mary attended and graduated from Patrick Henry High School in 1978. She furthered her education at Winona State, and later the University of Minnesota.

She met the love of her life, Kenny Johnson, March 18, 1988, at a bowling tournament at the Minnehaha Lanes. They were married Sept. 7, 1991, and enjoyed 31 years of blissful marriage together.

Mary spent her professional career providing her talents to multiple businesses, including NSP, BCS Inc., and Xcel Energy.

She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Jack Baurr and Dean Baurr; sister, Linda Jacobson; brother-in-law, Jeff Jacobson; and mother-in-law, Kathleen Johnson.

Mary is survived by her husband, Kenny; son, Ryan; brother, Michael; sister-in-law, Jan Baurr; brother-in-law, Bruce (Helen) Johnson; father-in-law, Glenn Johnson; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

A memorial Mass of Christian burial will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Watertown.

Visitation will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, June 5, 2023, at the church, as well as one hour prior to the Mass Tuesday, June 6.

Inurnment will take place in the church cemetery, with luncheon to follow.

Arrangements are by the Iten Funeral Home in Watertown.

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