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Obituary For Lindsay Renee Johnson
Lindsay Renee (Russell) Johnson, 42, found peace on March 29, 2026.
Lindsay was born on July 15, 1983, in Madison, Wisconsin. Lindsay’s family later moved to California where she learned to roller skate, quickly reaching the competitive level where she placed 13th in the Nationals. In 1992, Lindsay and her family moved to Ankeny and in 2001, she graduated from Ankeny High School. During her senior year, Lindsay was co-captain of the dance team and a member of the All-State Dance squad. She attended UNI and ISU. Lindsay married Jason Johnson in 2014 and made their home in rural Elkhart. Lindsay loved animals and all her many fur-babies.
She is survived by her partner, Aaron Dyar; mother, Sandra Mateer; stepfather, Dwight Mateer; brother, Keith Russell; half-brother, Richard Russell; stepbrother, Michael (Judy) Mateer; and many other family and friends.
Lindsay was preceded in death by her husband, Jason; father, Ronald Russell; and grandparents, Dr. Henry and Lorraine Wick, and Allen and Dorothy Russell.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Lindsay’s name to the GBM Foundation for the treatment and research of Glioblastoma brain cancer.
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Lindsay was very special to us. To Sandi and family, we are grieving with you. We are thinking of you at this sad time and sending our love & prayers. Her smile and laughter will live on in our memories of her. Peggy & Joe Pitts
Every time Lindsay crossed my mind, I smiled. We had some fun times together! My heart is heavy with grief. To Sandi and family, and Aaron, know I am grieving beside you in spirit. Hold on to the good memories, remember her smile and laughter. Sending comforting hugs from Georgia!
Lindsay and our daughter, Jennie, were good friends for many years. We want to extend our very deepest condolences to her family. We are holding you in our hearts and are grieving along with you. We wish you peace in the days ahead.
