John Carlson Obituary
John was born April 26, 1951 in Peoria to Francis C. and Frances (Doolan) Carlson.
Surviving are one daughter, Mary (Travis) Loux of St. Louis, Missouri; one son, Michael (Abby) Carlson of Normal; and five grandchildren, Ruby, Lucy, Frances, Vincent and Annie. He also leaves his cousins, Vivian, Jim, Charlotte, Kelley, Peggy and Wayne. Also surviving is his former wife, Kathy Van Etten.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Joe Carlson.
John had worked as a Director of Administration at Peoria County Health Department,Personal Director for Peoria County and as the City Administrator for West Peoria.
John was always the life of the party. He was a magnetic force within his family. He adored his five grandchildren who lovingly called him Poppy. He had a deep spirituality that held him up all the way till the end.
His funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, September 15, 2022 at St. Philomena Catholic Church. Father David Richardson will officiate. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at Wright & Salmon Mortuary. Additional visitation will be thirty minutes prior to the Mass at the church. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society.
To express condolences online, visit www.wrightandsalmon.com
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Kathy Marsh
September 22, 2022
Sorry to hear of Johnny's passing. Great guy. Kathy Marsh ( Schneider)
Mick Joyce
September 13, 2022
Condolences to Mary, Michael and John's extended family. John reached out across the seas to us over fifteen years ago to his ancestors in Co. Mayo Ireland. Fortunately and because everybody knows everybody in Ireland, he connected with my late uncle Martin, John's second cousin. He returned to Ireland several times since and his infectious good humour and optimism made him great company.
It was with deep shock we learned of his passing and we are forever grateful for the fun times we shared.
Rest in peace John.
Peggy Stahl
September 12, 2022
Michael, Mary ,spouses grandchildren and family. My friendship with your dad started at Saint Marks grade school .We hooked up one day on the playground and the laughter never stopped. We used to go to football games not to watch football of course, but drink hot chocolate and laugh till our sides hurt .That continued to college and into our 30s. Unfortunately we lost touch with each other until we were in our 60s .Then we started running into each other all over Peoria ...at Saint Thomas ,Helping Hands,Aldi... Typical of your dad`s humor he challenged me to try and find him somewhere in Peoria within the next two weeks. I want you to know he was loved by many .He also was so proud of all of you telling me many stories about his grandkids. He had such a deep faith .Praying the Angels are with him and you.Sincerely Peggy McDonald Peppard Stahl
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