Obituary: Jody Johannesen

Funeral Services

Funeral services will take place on Monday, May 15, 2023 at 10:00 AM (Mountain).

United Methodist Church
Wall, South Dakota

Visitation

4-6 p.m. Sunday, May 14, 2023
Rush Funeral Chapel
Wall, South Dakota

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In memory of

Jody Johannesen

of Wall, South Dakota, died on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Monument Health in Rapid City at the age of 69

Barbara Jo “Jody” Stacey was born March 20, 1954, in Webster, South Dakota, the daughter of Donald and Lucille (Humphrey) Stacey. She grew up in eastern South Dakota, before the family moved to Wall in 1971. It was there in October 1971 that Jody met a gentleman with “puppy dog eyes.” After a three month courtship, Jody was united in marriage to Jerry Johannesen on December 30, 1971, at the Rapid Valley Methodist Church.

Jody and Jerry made their home in Wall. They remained in the same home all 51 years of their married life. During this time, Jody did books for JJ’s construction, and was an integral part of JJ’s Crafts, and helped with the farmer’s market they had in their shop last fall. Jody had various employments in the Wall community, ending with her favorite place, the Buffalo Gift Shop, until her health forced her retirement.

Jody was an excellent cook and baker. She thoroughly enjoyed dancing, knitting, crocheting, and sewing clothes for her husband, self, and kids. For the last eight years, Jerry and Jody welcomed her mother Lucille into the house next door, and they all enjoyed spending that time together.

Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Jerry; favorite oldest son Jerry and his wife Laura, her favorite middle son Ron, her favorite youngest son, Joel and his wife Jodi, and her favorite youngest child Stacey Santiago and her husband David; 14 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren (and one on the way); her mother Lucille Blashill; four sisters Patty Hauk, Lisa Michalski, Elizabeth Fox, and Bonnie Saltzman; a brother-in-law Harry Horst; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Jody was preceded in death by her father Donald Stacey; two brothers Ronald Stacey and a brother at birth; sister Donna Horst; a granddaughter Stacey Nicole, and a great-grandson Emerson.

Visitation will be held 4-6 p.m. on Sunday, May 14, at the Rush Funeral Chapel in Wall.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 15, at the United Methodist Church in Wall, with Rev. Sheri Fadley officiating.

Interment will be at the Wall Cemetery.

Cards and memorials may be sent to P.O. Box 7, Wall, SD 57790.

VISITATION
Sunday, May 14, 2023 - 4-6 p.m.
Rush Funeral Chapel
Wall, South Dakota

FUNERAL SERVICE
Monday, May 15, 2023 - 10:00 a.m.
United Methodist Church
Wall, South Dakota

CLERGY
Rev. Sheri Fadley

MUSIC
Deanna Kammerer - Pianist
Cindy Nuzum - Vocalist
“In The Garden”
“Amazing Grace”
Congregational Hymn
“The Old Rugged Cross”

USHERS
Wayne Davis - Gale Patterson

PALLBEARERS
Dominic Santiago - Tyler Johannesen
Paul Denke - David Johannesen
Nicholas Geigle - Al Eisenbraun

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance

INTERMENT
Wall Cemetery
Wall, South Dakota

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So sorry for your loss. Jody was a great lady. Thoughts and prayers to all of the family. ~ ROSE LUEDEMAN WALL (5/15/2023)
I was shocked and saddened to see that Jody passed away. My heart goes out to you and the family. I have fond memories of her and know she will be missed by you and her friends. ~ Janet Kahler Rapid City, SD (5/13/2023)
Jerry & Family,
Sorry for your loss, your family are in my thoughts and prayers ~ Seth Geigle Murdo (5/12/2023)
Jerry and family, sorry to hear about the loss of Jody. ~ Bruce Kjerstad Sheridan,Wy (5/12/2023)
Jerry, so sorry to hear of your loss. I have many fond memoires of you, Jody, and family, and send my prayers during this time of loss. ~ Gary Geiman Billings (5/12/2023)
Jerry & family, Sorry for your loss. Prayers for all. ~ Connie Clements Richards Altoona IA (5/12/2023)
Cousin Jody was so sweet. I will miss her greatly. Jerry and children - may God bless you ~ Sandra (Lundholm) Roush Bradley, SD (5/11/2023)
Jerry and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Jody. Know we are thinking and praying for you all. We are sending our love. We had such a nice visit at the reunion last fall and are glad for that time. Love Tom and Kamie ~ Tom and Kamie Carmichael 301 E 5th St. Oakland , NE (5/11/2023)
Jerry and Family,
My Deepest Sympathy. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers. ~ Fawna (Geigle) Goff Sturgis, SD (5/11/2023)
Jerry and family, I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you during this difficult time. I have fond memories of working with Jody. ~ Kristen Jarvis Elwood Colorado (5/11/2023)