Brian A. Carlson

Brian A. Carlson obituary

Brian A. Carlson

Brian Carlson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gibbons Funeral Home - Elmhurst on Oct. 23, 2025.

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Brian A. Carlson, age 56, proud resident of Orland Park, former employee at GES/McCormick Place and longtime area bartender; beloved father of Sophie; loving brother of Mary Beth (Matthew Haugh) Carlson, Kara (Tom) Harding and Andrew (Jennifer Hatke) Carlson; proud uncle of Jaycey, Thomas, Ty, Karly, Sasha, Michaela and Zoey; devoted partner of Kathi Szkolny; cherished son of the late Nancy, nee Shannon and the late Edward Carlson; "Furdad" of Charlie and Max. Visitation Friday, October 25, 2024, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to offset funeral expenses – contributions accepted at https://fundafamily.com/Donation.aspx?M=25617&C=3753 For information please call 630-832-00158 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com

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134 South York Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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