Barton Carlson Obituary
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He is survived by his daughters, Kelly (Robert) Ashby, Denece (Timothy) Poff and Gabrielle (David) Ogden; grandchildren, Kimberly (Daniel) Casey, Jeffrey Ashby, Madalyn and Hayden Poff, Alayna and Kaitlyn "Blondie" Ogden; brother, Neil Carlson, sister Linda Noegl; great-grandchildren, Shawn and Ashlyn Casey; dear friend, Patrick Hofkamp; several nieces and nephews; and his beloved canine companion, Charlie. Predeceased by his parents; wife, Sharon (Schmidt) Carlson; son, Todd Carlson; sister, Judy Peters; brother, Thomas Carlson.
Pallbearers will be Robert and Jeffrey Ashby, Timothy and Hayden Poff, and David and Alayna Ogden.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Honquest Family Funeral Home with Crematory-Mulford Chapel, 4311 North Mulford Rd., Loves Park, IL 61111, with visitation from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Burial will follow in Willwood Burial Park, 7000 W. State Street, Rockford, IL 61102. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the family.
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Bill Olsen
November 18, 2025
Bill Olsen
So sorry to hear about the passing of Bart. I still think about our trips to the state finals and all our reunions he helped put together.
I´m sure he is working on a reunion with all the people from the class of 56 who went to heaven before him.
Rest in peace. God bless his family during this difficult time.
Dottie (Cassioppi) Ashley
November 18, 2025
I was so sorry to get the news that Bart has passed away. He was always such a joy to be around. We were friends from Ellis Grade School and graduated West High together. He always reminded me I was his first dancer partner at school. He did a wonderful job with our class reunions and keeping us posted with photographs. Bon voyage dear friend Bart..
Jan Stenholm Rathke
November 18, 2025
I knew Bart for many years-from Ellis School first grade to West High School graduation. Thanks, Bart, for all those school memories and photos you shared at our reunions.
Nancy Stutman
November 18, 2025
Bart was instrumental in keeping our 1956 graduating class together for reunions. It was obvious that he enjoyed this task as we enjoyed him and his sense of humor. Unfortunately, we will not be having any more reunions as the committee has dwindled. Bart will be fondly remembered.
Nancy Cook Stutman
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