Joyce E. Johnsen, 89, of Des Plaines; beloved wife of the late Olav of 60 years; loving mother of Harold and Nancy (Les) Herak; cherished grandmother of Lars (Gena), Michael (fiancé Katie), Andreas (Laura), Nicole, Jonathan Herak and Jennifer (Vince) Manzella; proud great-grandmother of Ainsley Johnsen and Ava Manzella; fond aunt and cousin of many. Visitation Wednesday, August 6 from 3 – 9 p.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave, Chicago. Lying in State Thursday from 9 to the time of service at 10 a.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church, 1605 Vernon Ave, Park Ridge. Interment Mt. Olive Cemetery in Chicago. Memorial contributions may be made to Messiah Lutheran Church. For more information 773.774.3232