CAROL JEAN CARLSON

Mrs. Carol Jean Carlson, 86, formerly of Knoxville, Illinois died at 2:37 pm Wednesday, January 20, 2016 in OSF St. Mary Medical Center.

She was born March 16, 1929 in Henry County, Illinois the daughter of Martin and Violet Peterson Johnson. She first married Boyd Carlson. She later married Kenny Carlson. He preceded her in death on January 11, 2013.

She is survived by one son, Scott Carlson of Oneida, Illinois; two daughters, Cathy (and John) Stromson of Abingdon, Illinois and Lori (and Jeff) Gardner of Knoxville, Illinois; eight grandchildren, Justin, Ryan, Matt, Ty, Tarryn, Chris, John and Denise; and three great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son, Kent Carlson, her brother, Dale Johnson and two sisters, Ethel Buckman and Ramona Carlson.

Carol graduated from Woodhull High School. She also had farmed with Boyd for many years in the Williamsfield area. Carol worked as a cashier and hostess for the former Sheraton and Jumers Hotel for 25 years. She currently was a volunteer for Community Treasures and OSF St Mary Gift Shop. Carol was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Knoxville. She enjoyed camping, traveling and her pets.  She loved making homemade pies and jams. She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed shopping and going out to lunch with her friends.

Funeral services are scheduled for 1:30 pm Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Rev. Michel Clark will officiate. Visitation will be from 12:30-1:30 pm Saturday at the chapel. Burial will be in Woodhull Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the OSF St. Mary Auxiliary. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com