Ann Carlson Obituary (1934 – 2022) – Park Ridge, IL
They were loyal fans of the Cubs, Bears and Blackhawks. Shortly after Harold’s death in 2011, Barbara moved with her daughter, Karin, to the family “home away from home” in Briggsville, WI, where she and Harold had spent many happy summers with their growing family and friends, enjoying water sports and sunsets in Lake Mason. . . Barbara moved to Tivoli in nearby Portage in 2016. She enjoyed visits from her family, especially when they brought with them chocolate shakes from Culvers, puzzles and card games, artwork from her granddaughter or her Swedish favorite candy; the staff especially enjoyed her quick sense of humor. In Briggsville, Barbara often attended services in St. Louis. Mary Help of Christians Church; Tivoli visit by the pastoral trustees, Sr. Jovita and Anita, and by Pastor Fr. Gary was much appreciated by his family. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Wilhelm Nord and Anna Nord Larsson, her husband Harold Carlson, her brother-in-law Allan Reinken, Sr., her son-in-law Todd Schmidt and many other beloved families and friends. Her memory will be cherished by her children: Dr. William Carlson (Dr. Carroll Ann Brennan) of Stuart, FL, Robert Carlson (Dorothy) of Arlington Heights, IL, Karin Schmidt (Todd) of Barrington, IL; grandchildren, Steve, Erick (Amy), Sean, Colleen (Marc Chappron), Katie (Pat Hourihane), Brynn, Kassie, Clare, Spencer and Riley; grandchildren, Ryan and Emily Chappron, Patrick and Alex Hourihane; by his sister, Linda Reinken; by her nephew Allan Reinken Jr. and niece Cheryl Reinken and their children; and by many relatives and friends throughout the United States and in Sweden. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd., Park Ridge, IL 60068. Visits will be held on Thursday, February 3rd at 9-11, with a funeral liturgy at. 11.00 which is celebrated by Pastor Dr. David Nelson, and funeral to follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Skokie. To prevent the spread of covid-19, masks will be required inside the funeral home even if they are vaccinated. If you are not vaccinated or medically vulnerable and choose not to participate in person, we welcome you to join us virtually; the link to the livestream event can be found at www.nelsonfunerals.com/obituary/ann-carlson. A celebration of life will be held this summer in Briggsville, WI when we can hopefully gather in a more “normal” way. Donations in memory of Ann Barbara Carlson would be appreciated to the Svithiod College Scholarship Program, 5518 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago, IL 60630; to Ronald McDonald Children’s House Charities www.rmhc.org, or to a charity of your choice. For information, call Nelson Funeral Home at 847-823-5122
Published by the Chicago Tribune on January 30, 2022.