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Melvin Carlson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Mar. 7 to Mar. 8, 2012.

MELVIN L. 'MEL' CARLSON, 88 ROCKFORD - Melvin L. "Mel" Carlson, 88, of Rockford passed away Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012, in his home, with his wife by his side. Born May 19, 1923, in Rockford, the son of Axel and Freda (Miller) Carlson. Mel graduated from Rockford East High School in 1941, and then served with the Navy in the South Pacific during World War II. He graduated from Northwestern University in 1949. Mel married Thelma Ziegler on May 15, 1954, in Wellington, Ohio. He worked at Elco Tool Co., and Ford Motor Co., before becoming a realtor in 1964. He was a member of First Evangelical Free Church where he enjoyed his volunteer work with Timber-lee Christian Center and the Sonrisers senior group. Survived by his loving wife of almost 58 years, Thelma; sons, Daniel (Peggy) of Westchester, Pa., and Donald (Anne) of Glen Ellyn; daughter, Deborah (Stephen) Ellis of Cochranville, Pa.; grandchildren, Ryan, Jacob, Clayton (Daniel), Gabriel (Donald), Austin and Autumn (Deborah). Predeceased by his parents and sister, Eleanor Carlson. Mel's family wishes to express their gratitude to Heartland Hospice Care for the care and help they gave to Mel and Thelma during his last weeks of life. Service at 11 a.m. Friday, March 9, at First Evangelical Free Church, 2223 N. Mulford Road, with visitation from 10 to 10:45 a.m.; Pastor Chuck Rife will officiate. Burial on Saturday in Arlington Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials to First Evangelical Free Church, Timber-lee Christian Center in Troy, Wis., or Kids Around the World, P.O. Box 5225, Rockford, IL 61125-0225. Arrangements by Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Road. Share online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.

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March 14, 2012

Thelma - Wishing you God's strength and comfort. My mom had such wonderful stories and memories of working with Mel, Willie and Bob. Praying for you and your family.
~ Nola Hass Jones

Joseph Ruvolo

March 8, 2012

Although I can't be with you while you remember your loved one, you're in my thoughts from afar.

March 8, 2012

Thelma, I wish you my deepest sympathy. Dad always enjoyed working with Mel in real estate and the friendship he and mom had with you and Mel over the many years. Hold dear all the blessed memories you have with Mel. Your family is in our prayers. Kathy Bankord Andersen

Mike Eggehorn

March 8, 2012

Thelma and family,

You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God strengthen you as you reflect on the many years of blessings and memories as Mel was and still is a part of your lives.

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Bill Countryman

March 8, 2012

Dear Thel, Don, Dan and Debbie
I am so sorry to hear of Mel's passing, but also realize he is with his King. I have but fond memories of New Year's Eve gatherings at your place on Guilford Road. May God richly bless all of you at this time.

Marilyn Day-Fowler

March 7, 2012

Dear Thelma and family,
I know Mel will be missed, You will have such comfort ,remembering what a wonderful man he was. God Bless you all.
Marilyn Day Fowler, Rockford, Illinois.

Chuck Bergstrom

March 7, 2012

Dear Don

Please accept my condolences on the loss of your dad. Reading his story made me think back to fond memories at your house on Guilford Road, enjoying your mom's home baked cookies, and our days at First Free. I was honored to have known your dad, and reminded again what an incredibly great generation he was a part of. Praying that your time of mourning will be a rich time together as a family. Please greet you mom, Dan, and Debbie for me. Blessings.

Chuck B

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