Della Rosa Johnston, 94, passed away in Topeka, Kansas on May 23, 2016. She was born in the Rooks County Township south of Logan on January 10, 1922 to Massie and Mae McCue. Della shared her youth with 2 sisters and 1 brother growing up during the Great Depression on a farm south of Logan, Kansas.

Della met and married a neighbor boy, Gerald Johnston, on June 20, 1943. Della lived and worked with Gerald farming south of Logan. They farmed until 1968 when they moved to Stockton, Kansas. While in Stockton, she cared for the children of many working parents and made many friends. She did the same while living in Hays when she was in her 80’s. She moved to Topeka in 2013.

Della enjoyed being busy raising the family and was an accomplished cook, everyone enjoyed her meals.

Della was a member of the Christian Church in Stockton for many years.

Della is preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Gerald. She is survived by her son, Roger (Beverly); daughter, Linda Benson; son, Bruce (Sally) and son, Rick (Teri); 6 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. Della is also survived by her sister, Blanche Allen.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 27th at Dove Cremation & Funeral Service, 4020 SW 6th Ave. in Topeka. Cremation will follow the service and inurnment will be in Stockton, Kansas at a later date. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.