Iola M. (Bruno) Johnson, 82, passed on October 13, 2026. She was born July 31, 1944, to parents, Iola G. (Spaulding, Hanford) Bruno and Victor Bruno in Daggett, Michigan.
Iola married the love of her life, Jerrold “Jer” W. Johnson on May 21, 1966. She worked with children most of her adult life- as a school food service employee, as a City of Oshkosh School Crossing Guard and also worked as a caregiver in childcare. She also enjoyed crafting for friends and relations.
She is survived by her husband, Jerry Johnson; son, Jim Johnson; brothers and sister (in heart), Ron Hanford, Rick (Deb) Hanford, Randy (Michelle) Hanford, Merry (Richard) Ellwanger; nephews, Blois Hanford and Kiel Oesterreich Jr.; nieces, Cheryl Wyatt Hanford, Beth (Dave) Penty, Darlene (Brian) Wagner, Gayle, Donna, Elaine and Kay and many grand- nieces, grand-nephews, cousins and dear friends.
Iola is preceded in death by her parents, Iola and Victor Bruno; brothers, Fred (Elaine) Hanford (adoptive parents), Robert Hanford, Lloyd Hanford, Claude Hanford, Frank (Judy) Hanford, Eugene (Lina) Hanford; and sister, Melva (Kiel) Oesterreich; and nephews Kenny and Alan Hanford; and her special pets, Neesa, Rusty and Pee Wee.
Per her wishes, no formal service will be held, a celebration of life will be held at the Pizza Ranch on Washburn in Oshkosh on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 4pm to 6pm.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.