Barb Johnston

Barb Johnston, 67, of Prescott died Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at her home in rural Prescott.

No services are planned. Visitation with family present will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 19, at Pearson Family Funeral Service and Cremation Center, 701 Seventh St., in Corning. A private burial will be at a later date in Oakland at Quincy Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family to be determined. Online condolences may be left at www.pearsonfuneralhomes.com.

Barbara Ellen Johnston, daughter of Leo Lyle and Alice Marie (Vogel) Johnston, was born Aug. 14, 1951, in Corning. From the time she was six months old, Barb was raised by Rex and Beulah Bissell after her parents’ deaths. She graduated from Corning High School with the class of 1969. Barb briefly lived in Des Moines after graduating. She returned to Corning and worked as a dental assistant for Dr. Muschamp. Barb then worked at the National Farmers Organization for 16 years, serving as a senior administrative assistant in the livestock division. Barb also worked 20 years as an office manager at Precision Pulley Incorporated.

In 2011, Barb married Max Sorensen.

Barb is survived by her husband Max Sorensen of Prescott; sons, Tony Krauth (significant other Mikala Schuman) of Council Bluffs and Todd (Amy) Krauth of Urbandale; grandchildren, Kaden Krauth and Emma and Charlee Krauth; brothers, Bruce Bissell of Corning and Dale Johnston of Milford; sister Karen (Lloyd) Mitchell of Stuart; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Barb was preceded in death by her parents, Rex and Beulah Bissell and brothers, Richard and Robert Bissell.