Marlene A. Carlsen, Age 71, beloved daughter of the late Marvin and Marie (nee Greco); loving mom of Jill A. Smith and Kenneth E. Carlsen; cherished ma of Kyle, Patrick, Erik, Benjamin, Jakob and Kari Marie Memorial gathering Saturday, October 8, 2016 from 9:15 A.M. until time of Mass 10 A.M. at St. Paul Of The Cross Church 320 S. Washington St. Park Ridge. In Lieu of flowers memorials can be made to American Diabetes Association 55 E. Monroe, Suite 3420, Chicago, IL 60603 For info www.nelsonfunerals.com or (847) 823-5122.