Richard R. Carlson, age 67, of Chicago passed away Sept. 10, 2011. Loving son of Raymond and the late Martha; dear brother of Melvin (Gay) and Nancy (late William) Krefetz; fond uncle of many. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 pm at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd. (at Cumberland) Park Ridge. Funeral service Thursday 11 am at the funeral home. Interment St. Luke Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials to American Diabetes Association appreciated. For info: (847) 823-5122 or online guestbook a www.nelsonfunerals.com