OUR STAFF

Eric Johnson

Owner/Funeral Director

Eric was born in Great Falls, MT and raised in Parshall, ND in a funeral home family. He graduated from Mt. Hood College of Mortuary Science in Gresham, Oregon. Eric is a very proud father to Jessica, Emily, Ethan and Jordan. He lives in Red Lake Falls and belongs to Bethany Lutheran Church.

Erling Johnson

Owner/Funeral Director

Erling is a licensed funeral director in Minnesota & North Dakota since 1994. He is married to Amy and they are the proud parents of Nolan (McKenzie) and Kira. They are members of St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Thief River Falls. In his spare time, Erling enjoys hiking, running and riding his motorcycle.

Jana Martin

Funeral Director

Jana Martin has been a licensed funeral director with Johnson Funeral Service since 2009.

She was born in Thief River Falls, MN, and grew up in Middle River, MN. Jana attended Valley City State University, graduating in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. She graduated from the University of Minnesota, receiving her Bachelor of Science Degree in Mortuary Science in 2004.

Jana is married to Matthew Martin and they reside in Thief River Falls.

Anders Macy

Funeral Director

Emily Johnson

Funeral Director

Chuck Odegaard

Office Manager

Amy Johnson

Operations

Stephanie Benson

Funeral Assistant

Tessani Peterson

Administrative/Funeral Assistant

Ethan Johnson

Administrative/Funeral Assistant

Ivy & Theo Johnson

Staff Support Givers

Ivy and Theo are the dog children of Emily Johnson.

Everyday they provide love and support to the staff and visitors at Johnson Funeral Service.

Both Theo and Ivy Love playing with squeaky toys, have a passion for squirrels and chipmunks, really enjoy treats, love dressing up, and greeting all visitors.