Annette O. Andersen, daughter of Neils J. and Nadjeschda M. (Lynge) Overgaard, was born July 13, 1934, in Guthrie County, Iowa. She attended Kimballton Public School through the eighth grade and then Elk Horn High School.
In 1952, Annette was united in marriage with Keith W. Johnson in Kimballton. They lived and farmed in Sharon Township and Keith passed away in 1978.
In 1983, Annette was united in marriage to Eigel “Andy” Marinus Andersen on the family farm near Kimballton. The couple made their home in Omaha, NE, and later retired to Kimballton. After Andy’s passing in 2001, Annette purchased her childhood home outside of Kimballton and moved there—a place that held special meaning for her.
Annette was a devoted member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Kimballton. She was also a member of the Progressive Danes, Historical Society, Danish Brotherhood, the Museum of Danish America, Audubon School Board and 4-H Leader. She enjoyed traveling, folk dancing, sewing, framing, genealogy and doing handiwork.
Annette passed away at her home, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, having attained the age of 91 years, three months and 29 days.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands Keith Johnson and Andy Andersen; a son in infancy Karl William Johnson; twin girls in infancy Lois Ann and Lisa Marie Johnson; sisters, Ardis Petersen, Elsa West and Eva Leistad; and sister-in-law, Carol Overgaard.
She is survived by her children: Susan (Jeff) Edwards of Audubon, Linette (Randy) Hadley of Urbandale, Kurt (Barbara) Johnson of Audubon, Kris (Michelle) Johnson of Austin, TX; grandchildren: Matthew (Tracy Deutmeyer) Edwards, Kellie (Dave) Geater, Brett Edwards, Jessica (David) Northwick, Rebecca (Shawn) Hunt, Larissa (Jason Coellner) Hadley, Alec Johnson, Dana Johnson (Porter Reim), Ruby Tai (Brian Guappone) Johnson, Benjamin Johnson, and Hannah Johnson; 13 great grandchildren; sisters and brother: Karma (Howard) Sorensen of Elk Horn, Egon Overgaard of Walker, MN, and Ebba Johnson of Omaha, NE; stepchildren: Michael Andersen, Erik (Patricia) Andersen, Linda (Mark) Griffith; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Visitation with the family greeting friends will be on Sunday, November 16, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Ohde Funeral Home in Kimballton. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, November 17, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Kimballton. Burial will be held in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Kimballton. Memorials may be directed to the Museum of Danish America in Annette’s name.
