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Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Karee Ann Johnson
Karee Ann Johnson
Birmingham
Karee Ann Johnson, 77, of Birmingham, Iowa passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
Karee was born on August 17, 1947, in Waterloo, Iowa, the daughter of Eldon and Vera (Shaulis) Briden. She graduated from Keosauqua High School. Karee was united in marriage to Raymond Johnson on December 23, 1966, in Stockport. Raymond preceded her in death on February 21, 2016. Karee worked at the Iowa Ammunition Plant in Middletown, Fairfield Glove Factory for 20 years, and finished her working career at Hy-Vee in Fairfield. In her spare time, she enjoyed sewing, painting ceramics, watching game shows and westerns.
Those who are thankful for sharing in her include her son, Phil (Angie) Johnson of Fort Madison.
Karee was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Raymond and her daughter, Pamela Johnson-Conder.
A private family graveside service will be held at the Maple Hill Cemetery in Birmingham, Iowa with words of comfort by Jeff Murphy. Memorials may be directed to the Wounded Warriors Foundation in her memory.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.murphyfuneralandmonuments.com
Murphy Funeral Home of Mount Pleasant is caring for her arrangements.

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