Robyn L. Carlson

Robyn (Tankersley) Carlson, age 78, of Princeville, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, July 11th, 2024, at Carle Health Methodist Hospital after a brief illness, with her family at her side.
She was born on July 10th, 1946, in Peoria, Illinois, to Allen and Dorothy (Mahallak) Tankersley. Robyn married her devoted, loving husband, Ross Carlson, on January 17th, 1981.
Robyn is survived by her husband, Ross, of Princeville; brother, Patrick A. (Beata) Tankersley, of Peoria Heights; sister, Ellen (Mike) Russell, of Peoria Heights; sister, Dory (James) Krusa, of Brimfield; her children, Chris (Tammy) Finch, of Peoria; Amy (Jim) Van Dettum, of Princeville; Dalton Carlson, of Peoria Heights and Son in Law Ronald Weber, of Princeville; Robyn also leaves behind her beloved grandchildren, Patrick, Lindsey, Josie, Nellie, Matthew, Brittany, Katie, and several great-grandchildren. Robyn was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Jennifer Weber; and granddaughter, Elizabeth Van Dettum.
Robyn was very much a homebody in the last several years but previously loved to travel on long car trips with her husband. She was an avid reader, sometimes reading a book a day.
When Robyn was in a room full of people, she was always the center of everyone's attention with her great sense of humor and larger-than-life personality. She commanded respect from all who met her, and her family were not just important to her; they were her everything. Memorial donations may be made to The Colorectal Cancer Alliance in honor of her daughter, Jennifer, who passed away in March or to the Akron-Princeville Fire Department and Akron-Princeville Ambulance.
The family would like to extend their deep appreciation to the Akron-Princeville Ambulance and Akron-Princeville Fire Department for their kindness and dignity in caring for Robyn over the past few years. Additionally, they wish to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff at Carle Health Methodist Hospital for their exceptional care and compassion.
There will be a private celebration of life at a later date. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Weber-Hurd Funeral Home in Chillicothe.