John Evan Johnston

John Evan Johnston obituary, McKenzie, TN

John Evan Johnston

John Johnston Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home on May 15, 2022.

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Dateline: McKenzie, TN
A memorial service for John E. Johnston will be held in Chicago, IL at a later time.
Mr. Johnston, 83 years old, formerly of Chicago died at his residence in McKenzie. He is a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, a Police Officer and Canine Officer for the City of Chicago for 34 years and a US Marine. He was born in Chicago, IL on November 12, 1939 to the late Raymond G. and Marie B. Farnan Johnston.
He is survived by his daughter Laura M. Johnston of Frankfort, IL two sons Raymond John (Wendy) Johnston of McKenzie and Patrick T. Johnston of Frankfort, IL, a sister Mary Ann (Edward) Kulinski of La Grange Park, IL and five grandchildren Brooklyn Johnston, Faith Johnston, Jack Johnston, Angelina Palermo and John Palermo.
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