Brian W. Johnson, age 83, a resident of Des Plaines for 30 years passed away May 27, 2026. He was born December 27, 1942 in Chicago to the late William A. and Lillian Johnson. Beloved husband of 30 years to Eileen (nee Lucas). Loving father of Christopher (Chrissy) Johnson, Tara (Jon) Blaisdell, and step-father of Christin Hawkins, Jennifer (Richard) Manski, and Craig (Timothy Schneider) Brewczynski. Proud grandfather of Megan, Ryan, and Sean Blaisdell, Ashley and Alex Hawkins, Benjamin (Anna Marie), Morgan, and Erin Manski, and great-grandfather of Mia Manski. Dear brother of the late William (Kathleen) Johnson. He was a veteran of the United States Army.

A graveside service will be held Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 11:00 am at Acacia Park Cemetery, 7800 Irving Park Rd, Norridge, Illinois. Family and friends may gather at the cemetery office prior to going out to the graveside. Funeral care provided by G.L. Hills Funeral Home and Cremation Center. For information, please call 847-699-9003 or visit www.glhillsfuneralhome.com .