Evelyn S. Carlson, age 92, beloved wife of the late S. Erik Carlson. Loving mother of Barbara (Brian) Zornes, Janet (Leonardas) Rovinskas, and Richard Carlson. Proud grandmother of Jason, Justin, Mark, Erik, and Benjamin. She was a lifelong member of The Independent Order of Svithiod. Evelyn was a former school secretary at Washington School, District 64 in Park Ridge where she took great pride in the work she did. Visitation, Thursday, December 14, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd. Park Ridge, IL 60068. Lying In-State, Friday, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service, 11:00 a.m., at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 205 N. Prospect Ave. Park Ridge, IL 60068. Interment to follow at Mt. Emblem Cemetery, Elmhurst, IL. For information, 847-823-5122.

In leu of flowers, donations may be directed to The Independent Order of Svithiod, 5518 West Lawrence Ave. Chicago, IL. 60630.