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Eileen Carlson Obituary

Eileen A. Carlson, of Bethlehem Woods, LaGrange Park, formerly of Western Springs. Beloved wife of Edward. Loving mother of Mary (Gerard) Harper, Ellen (Thomas) Olson, Edward (Shirley) Carlson, Peggy (Mark) Grogan and Nancy (Seamus) Byrne. Devoted grandmother of 9. Dear sister of the late William Cullen. Fond aunt of many. Memorial Visitation 3 to 8pm Friday, Jan. 10 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Memorial Mass 9:45am Saturday, Jan. 11 at St. John of the Cross Catholic Church, Western Springs. Inurnment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Little Sisters of the Poor appreciated. Eileen was very active at St. John of the Cross Church and founder of its annual Garage Sale. She also worked at the Resale Shop of LaGrange Community Nurse Assn. for many years. Funeral home phone 708/352-6500

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jan. 9, 2014.

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Eileen Carlson with her daughter and cousin Marilyn Duggan McGoldrick holding her daughter Eileen Agnes on her baptism

Eileen McGoldrick-Topete

April 14, 2018

I was so saddened to read of the loss of my "Aunt" Eileen. My mother Marilyn was Eileen's first cousin and they grew up together. I am trying to reach her family as Eileen was my Godmother. Hoping this information will get to Eileen's children. Holding Eileen in prayer.

Susan Kriz-MacDuffie

February 25, 2014

I want to give the family my deepest condolences. My mom passed on Jan 30, and am trying to get in touch. No phone numbers or addresses are current.With my sympathy.

January 20, 2014

Dear Carlson Family, So sorry to hear of the
passing of Eileen. I worked with her many
years ago at Western Springs Travel Agency.
She was an absolutely delightful person--
so caring and wonderful~thought of her
so often over the years. May she
be at peace in God's loving arms.
Pam Kabella, Woodridge, IL

January 15, 2014

So sorry for your loss.
Eileen was a lovely woman.
Virginia and John Gannon

January 14, 2014

Dear Mr. Carlson, Mary, Ed, Nancy, Peggy and Ellen and Your Families,

I am so sorry about Eileen's sudden passing. I always liked Eileen and enjoyed her intelligence, friendship and humor throughout the years. We are so sorry for your loss and will miss Eileen's presence.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and with Eileen.

Love, Cynthia Brick (and Family)

My grandparents on their wedding day 3/31/51

Elizabeth Olson

January 14, 2014

January 11, 2014

Dear Ed and family:
As one of our neighbors from 82nd Street, Eileen and the Carlson family are a huge part of my early childhood. My prayers are with you for strength, comfort, peace and joy in your memories.
Diane (Dilger) Jones

January 11, 2014

Dear Family of Eileen Carlson, my condolences to you all. Eileen was a good friend to my mother Lucille Hartnett and she will miss her very much. I know they had many happy times together living in Western Springs.


Mary Ann Hartnett

Joanne Stock

January 10, 2014

Ed and Family
Bill and I are former next door neighbors on Lawn Ave. we are saddened to hear of Eileen's passing. We wish the best for Ed and the Family. God Bless.

T Hines

January 9, 2014

I am deeply sorry for your loss, draw close to God and he will draw close to you James 4:8

Sandy Donovan

January 9, 2014

I am so sad that my good friend and former neighbor is gone but grateful at the same time for the recent visit we shared. To Ed and family, please accept my deepest sympathy.

Tan

January 9, 2014

At a time such as this let all "pray constantly" for the family so they can receive the much needed comfort from God.

Marian (Foley) Bland

January 9, 2014

Mary and family, I am so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

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