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David Carlson Obituary

DAVID M. CARLSON GRIFFITH, IN David M. Carlson, 74, from Griffith, passed away November 4, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife, Georgene; children: Eric (Nicole) Carlson and Brigitte (David) Trace; grandchildren: Alexander, Christopher, John-Paul, and Gabriel; brother, Terry Carlson. David is preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Laura Carlson. David retired from Smith Chevrolet as parts manager. He graduated from the Hammond Tech class of 1960. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Arrangements entrusted to Burdan Funeral Home. burdanfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Times on Nov. 6, 2016.

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Wesley McClellan

November 9, 2016

I worked with Dave at Smith Chevrolet and went to High School with him, my sympathy to his family.

Steve Pucher

November 8, 2016

Very sorry to hear of Dave's passing. Sympathies to the family. Working with Dave was a great time.

Sue Ross

November 7, 2016

Rest in peace David. You were a wonderful guy.
Sympathies to the family.
Your cousin, Susie Bognar-Fenyves-Ross.

Dan Biegel

November 7, 2016

Sorry to hear of Dave's passing. I worked with Dave at Smith Chevy for many years.

Susan and Ron Cappelletti

November 7, 2016

We were so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. So many good memories of your dad. Our deepest sympathy to you and all the family.
Susan and Ron Cappelletti

November 6, 2016

glad I got to know him. Bill Namovice ( Illiana Garage ) Our sympathy
he will be missed

Aileen Balazs and Family

November 6, 2016

With our sympathy to all of you. Coming from Smith Chevy to heaven, Rich and Dave can continue there conversation and time together.

November 6, 2016

With our sympathy to all of you...
From Smith Chevy to heaven,..Rich and Dave can continue there conversation and time together. Love, Aileen Balazs and Family

James Rzonca

November 6, 2016

a good man and friend, went to high school with him and did business with him at Smith, when lived in Highland and Hammond. Sorry for your loss

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