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Wilbur Carlson Obituary

Carlson, Wilbur "Bill" G. Age 72, of Frankfort, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2011. Owner of B & B Construction, a member of the Masonic Lodge in Joliet and Joliet Shrine Club. He is survived by his loving family; wife Lucille (nee Krepps) Carlson; children Cathy (Kelly) Jenkins, David (Jo) Carlson, Karen (Mike) Snively and Sharon (Sam) Walker; siblings Charles "Bud" Carlson, Barbara (Bill) Sieczkowski and Linda (Wayne) Ball; 14 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents: Robert and Mabel (nee Sheeley) Carlson and a brother Robert Carlson. Family will receive friends on Thursday, December 29, 2011 from 3 until 8pm at Kurtz Memorial Chapel 65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort IL 60423. Funeral Service on Friday, December 30, 2011 at 11:00am in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Frankfort, IL. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Shriners International would be appreciated. for information, 815-806-2225 or kurtzmemorialchapel.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 27, 2011.

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Jan Nass

January 1, 2012

Dearest Cathy,

I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my prayers at this time.

December 31, 2011

Offering my heartfelt condolences to the entire family for the loss of your loved one. May the God of all comfort give you the strength to cope during this difficult time. (2 Cor. 1:3,4)

joyce winterfeld

December 28, 2011

My deepest apologies...Please accept my deepest regrets on the loss of your husband, Bill. He was very special to us as well. He will live eternally in our thoughts and prayers, He is sadly missed by his buddies.
Love, Joyce and Cliff Winterfeld

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