DAKOTA MARIE LOUISE JOHNSON

It is  with unimaginable grief that her loving family shares the Oct. 26, 2026, passing of Dakota Marie Louise Johnson.

Dakota was born Oct. 22, 1989, in Black River Falls, WI. She lived every day of her life vibrantly, embraced every moment, and never held back her fire, her passion for life, or her love for her family, friends, and animals.

  Dakota always had a strong work ethic. After earning her high school diploma, Dakota’s career of choice was in health care. She served in many ways, most notably as an aide at Dove Healthcare, as the first house manager at Raven House, and she helped countless of individuals with their sobriety and life journeys as a faithful friend and mentor. She was always helping others, was loved by many, and will be impossible to forget.

Dakota was a mix of beautiful and complicated parts. Her family asks that Dakota’s life not be measured by her struggles but by the endless amount of love she has left behind.

  Dakota is survived by her beloved son Aadyn Johnson-Genna; partner Lucas Skaar; ex-husband Cory Genna; parents Lars (Tonda) Johnson and Dawn Lauscher (James Streit); grandparents Ritchie and Dee Collins; grandmother Avonelle Tollefson;  siblings Aja Lauscher, Barb (Brandon) Silbaugh, James (Nikki) Johnson, Bobbi (DJ) Benson, Trude (Matt) Ottum, Heather Streit, Isaac Streit, and Tiffany Streit; nieces Lexi, Lilly, Jazabelle, Lilah, Audrey, and Freyja; nephews Keegan, Kian, Kellen, Oliver, and Archer; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends; and her aunt Cate, who she shared a very special relationship with.

Dakota was preceded in death by her grandparents Don and Louise Johnson.

Our hearts are broken that you are no longer with us in body but memories of your free spirit and the love and laughter we shared will forever remain. And for your mom, the tender memory of your special butterfly kisses will always be cherished. The public is invited to share stories of remembrance with family and friends at Dakota’s Celebration of Life, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, at the Bridge Church in Black River Falls, WI. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. Lunch will be served following a brief service at noon.