John William Johnsen, 70, Kansas City North, passed away July 14, 2018 at North Kansas City Hospital.
John was born July 28, 1947 to Carroll Osborne and Frances Nadine (Noel) Watson in Salina, KS. He was a Marine Veteran of the Vietnam War. John received a Masters’ Degree while attending Northwestern University. He was a police officer and detective for the Chicago, IL Police Department for 28 years.
Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Woolard Johnsen; daughter, Angela, and granddaughter, Ariel; step-son, Bob; and sister, Carol Ann Scruggs.
A committal service will be held Friday, July 27 at 11:00 AM at the Missouri State Veterans’ Cemetery, 1479 County Road 1675. Jacksonville, MO. In lieu of flowers contributions are suggested to the Midwest Transplant Network.