Jane Carrol NYHLEN

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Jane C. Segaar, 77, of Brooten, died Monday, January 29, 2018, at Glacial Ridge Hospital in Glenwood. Her funeral service will be 11:00 am Saturday, February 3, 2018, at Big Grove Lutheran Church in rural Brooten. Burial will be at the church cemetery. A visitation will be held Friday from 4-8:00 pm at Johnson Funeral Home in Belgrade and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.

Jane Carol Segaar was born on August 28, 1940, in Minneapolis, the daughter of Willis and Evelyn (Ellingboe) Nyhlen. She grew up in Minneapolis where she received her education. After high school Jane was married to Paul Johnson. To this union five sons were born. She and Paul later divorced.

On July 12, 1972, Jane was united in marriage to Don Segaar. This union was blessed with a daughter. The family made their home in rural Brooten where they farmed. In 1982, Don and Jane moved into Brooten. Jane worked as the head cook at the Belgrade Nursing Home for many years before retiring. Through the years Jane and Don opened their hearts to many children both in respite care and as foster parents.

Jane was a member of Big Grove Lutheran Church. She was active in WELCA, the alter guild, choir, and as financial secretary. Jane was also a member of the Red Hat Society. Jane and Don enjoyed camping together and with their family through the years. Jane was a caring person that always put others first. Her family was the most important thing in her life and she cherished all the time she was able to spend with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Jane C. Segaar died on Monday, January 29, 2018, at the age of 77. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Donald; children: Allen (Carol) Johnson of Apple Valley, Brian (Danell) Johnson of Prinsburg, Curtis (Connie) Johnson of Oak Grove, Daryn (Sharon) Johnson of Flandreau, SD, Eric (Deanna) Johnson of Brooten, Heather (Travis) Bauer of Winthrop, and Shawn (Heather) Segaar Bratch of Casper, WY; 17 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Jane is also survived by her sister, Evonne (Ted) Strand of Peach Tree, GA; brother, Bruce (Cheryl) Nyhlen of Grand Forks, ND; and many nieces and nephews.

Jane was preceded in death by her parents, Willis and Evelyn, and step father, Clarence Baalson.

Jane married Paul Harold JOHNSON on 28 Jun 1957 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jane married D.J. SEGAAR [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Allen Paul Johnson, 63, of Apple Valley, MN passed away Monday, August 9th at his home after courageously battling cancer for several years. His deep faith gave him the strength to overcome any struggle throughout his life. "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7.

Allen was born March 2, 1958 in Minneapolis, MN where he attended grade school until his family moved to a farm near Belgrade. He graduated from Brooten High School and later worked at Willmar Manufacturing.

He was blessed to be married to the love of his life & best friend, Carol (née Miller) Johnson since September 1992.

He took great pleasure in camping and was able to share his love of camping with his grandkids Jordan & Landon. Since retiring in 2020, 'Papa' Allen also enjoyed regular visits to the MN Zoo with his grandsons who brought tremendous joy to him.

He is survived by his wife, children: Rachel (Micheal) Strand; Kristopher (Chelsea) Johnson, Nathanial Johnson, Amber Lyn Johnson, and three grandchildren: Jordan Strand, Landon Strand, and Keagan Johnson. Also surviving him are his Dad, Don Segaar; siblings: Brian (Danell) Johnson, Curt (Connie) Johnson, Daryn (Sharon) Johnson, Eric (Deanna) Johnson, Shawn (Heather) Segaar-Bratsch; sister, Heather (Travis) Bauer.

He was preceded in death by his father Paul Johnson, mother Jane Segaar, and his grandparents.