OUR STAFF
Meet Our Caring Staff
Our staff members are caring and experienced professionals who understand that each family is unique and has personal requests and traditions. These requests and traditions are of utmost importance to our staff of licensed funeral directors.

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.

Stephanie Benson
Funeral Assistant

Stephanie Benson
Funeral Assistant

Ivy & Theo Johnson
Staff Support Givers

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.








