Lila June Johnson-Thorp

Lila June Johnson-Thorp, 88, of Sioux City, passed away Monday, October 28, 2019 at a local nursing home.  A funeral service will be held Thursday, October 31 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, with Pastor Kenny Hsu officiating.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at church.  Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.  Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel is handling the arrangements.  Online condolences may be made to www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Lila was born on February 18, 1931 in Miltown, South Dakota to Grover and Emma (Zanter) Prickett.  She was united in marriage to Willis Johnson on October 29, 1950.  He preceded her in death on May 13, 1994.  She later married Raymond Thorp on October 19, 1996.  He preceded her in death on May 8, 2015.  Lila worked as a grocery checker for many years at Laurence’s Food.  She later retired from Sunshine Foods.  Lila was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church where she served on numerous committees and was very dedicated.  She enjoyed music, singing and playing cards.  She loved her grandchildren and family gatherings.

Those left to honor her memory include her children: Randall (Vicky) Johnson, Sioux City, Kim (Richard) Hartman, Woodward, IA, Sherry (Rick) Welte, Sioux City; grandchildren: Jackie Bertrand, Jennie Moore, Richie Hartman, Corey Hartman, Megan Hartman, Morgan Palmer; 6 great-grandchildren and 2 on the way.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husbands; and 10 brothers and sisters.