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Joan Carlson Obituary

JOAN L. CARLSON, 79 ROCKFORD - Joan L. Carlson, 79, of Rockford passed away at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, 2012, in Nelson Debes Subacute Complex, due to diabetes complications. Born Aug. 26, 1932, in Sycamore, the daughter of Henry and Coramay (Ecklund) Binder. She married Wallace G. Carlson on June 6, 1956, in Rockford; he died July 23, 2007. Joan attended Sycamore High School, and worked many years as an x-ray technician and housekeeper at SwedishAmerican Hospital. She was a member of First Lutheran Church, Swedish Historical and Cultural Society, Corona No. 55, and AARP. Survived by children, Douglas (Vicki) Carlson of Rockford and Susan Slothower of Roscoe; grandchildren, Jaclynn Slothower, Robby and Paige Slothower, Chezare and Breana Carlson; and great-grandchildren, Haileigh and Jacob Grant. Predeceased also by her parents. Service at 10 a.m. Monday, July 9, in Olson Funeral & Cremation Services Ltd., North Main Chapel, 2811 N. Main St., with the Rev. Jane McChesney officiating. Burial in Scandinavian Cemetery. Memorials to First Lutheran Church, 225 S. Third St., Rockford, IL 61104. To share a memory or online condolence, visit olsonfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Jul. 7 to Jul. 8, 2012.

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Judy & Dick Olson

July 12, 2012

We never knew "Joanie's" children, I worked on the same unit as Joanie at SwedishAmerican hospital. she was always friendly to everyone. I remember how much she loved gospel music on WLUV and always called in requests for songs. hadn't seen her too often in the last few years. Got to see her and say Hi, at the SAH retirement luncheon each year. Joe Salvi and the staff at the radio station called by her first name usually. or "Mrs Carlson's on the line wants to hear" whatever her favorite song was that week. She will be missed very much. Dick and Judy Olson

July 9, 2012

Susan - I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. I am available if you need help with anything. I love you! - Sara, Ryan and Eden.

July 8, 2012

Sue, Your family and friends will guide you through this time of saddness!
Remember to hold on to the good memories you have made. You have had the chance to make your Mother very proud, by being there for her.
Love you very much! Maria & Paul Bremer

Bill and Krystal Christ

July 7, 2012

Sue, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jeanne Lawshe

July 7, 2012

Sue i have been very sad of your moms trip to heaven.she is now with your dad again.she is very happy to she him again i am sure.she talked about him on several times.your mom was a wounderful person and i was very happy to have meet her.again sorry for your lose.Jeanne Lawshe

Gail Hummel

July 7, 2012

Sue,
I am praying for you in your time of loss.

XOXOXO Gail

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