Susan “Sue” M. Johnson, 67, wife of Doug, of Hutchinson passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson. Mass of Christian Burial was Monday, October 27, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson with interment in Oakland Cemetery in Hutchinson.
 Clergy Officiating: Father Paul Wolf; Pianist: Gail Lehn; Song Leader: Lucy Newcomb; Music Selections: “I Can Only Imagine”, “Here I Am, Lord”, “Shepherd Me, O God”, “Be Not Afraid”, “I Am the Bread of Life”, “Song of Farewell”, “Lead Me Lord”; Casket Bearers: Andy Bomstad, Luke Heerdt, Mitch Lingbeek, Jeff McKay, Patrick McKay, Dan McKay
 Susan “Sue” Marie was born on December 15, 1957, in Fort Smith, Ark. She was the daughter of Thomas and Delores (Egan) Stafford. Sue was baptized as an infant in Fort Smith and later confirmed in her faith as a youth at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson. She received her education in Hutchinson and was a graduate of Hutchinson High School, class of 1976.
 On September 30, 1989, Sue was united in marriage to Doug Johnson at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson. This marriage was blessed with one son, Andy. Sue and Doug made their home in rural Hutchinson. They shared 36 years of marriage.
 Sue was employed at Hutchinson Health for 35 years as a purchasing agent. She was a member of St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson.
 Sue enjoyed crocheting and sewing doll clothes, listening to her favorite records, collecting Santa bears and Beanie Babies, spending time with her two Labs and her Corgi, going for walks, relaxing at the cabin, fishing, and taking her cherished yearly trips to Duluth with her husband. She was generous and caring, always thinking of others and putting her family and friends first. Sue absolutely adored her son and was known for giving the very best Christmas gifts.
 Blessed be her memory.
 Sue is survived by her husband, Doug Johnson of Hutchinson; sons, Andy Johnson and his wife Toni of Hutchinson, Kameron Kempner and his wife Miranda of Hutchinson; mother, Delores Stafford of Hutchinson; siblings, Karen (Jim) McKay of Hutchinson, Tom (Jeanne) Stafford of Eagan, Joe (Kay) Stafford of Farmington; father-in-law, Wilbur Johnson of Hutchinson; siblings-in-law, Danny (Carrie) Johnson of Rice, Brad (Shari) Johnson of Hutchinson, Scott (Heather) Johnson of Alexandria, Becky (Brian) Kobow of Hutchinson; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
 Sue is preceded in death by her father, Tom Stafford; grandparents, James and Bessie Stafford, Phil and Agnes Egan; mother-in-law, Gertrude “Trudy” Johnson; grandmother-in-law, Gretchen Stueber; brother-in-law, Bruce Johnson; dogs, Hunter and Bandit; many aunts and uncles.
 Arrangements by Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson. Online obituaries and guestbook available at www.hantge.com.