Madeline M. Carlson, 87 of East Moline died August 22, 2005 at Rosewood Care Center, Moline.
Funeral services are 11 a.m. Friday, August 26, 2005 with a visitation one hour before service time at Calvary Lutheran Church, Moline. Burial will be a National Cemetery, Rock Island. Memorials may be made to the church. Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. is assisting the family.
Madeline was born June 19, 1918 in Davenport, IA to Walter C. and Anna Marie (Specht) Voss. She married Arvid J. Carlson on April 30, 1939 in Davenport. He preceded her in death on December 19, 1980.
Madeline was a counter clerk and cashier for Steak & Shake, Moline for five years retiring on December 24, 1979. Prior to that she worked at the Rock Island Arsenal from 1958-1975.
Madeline was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church, Moline where she was involved in the Mary Martha Circle and the Lamp Lighters. She was also a member of Myrtle Rebekah Lodge #256 and Moline Senior Citizens.
SURVIVORS
Daughter Joan (Tom) Kloster Princeton, IL
Son Walter A. (Mary) Carlson Colona
Three grandsons
Two Step Grandsons
Two Granddaughters
Five Great Grandsons
Six Great Granddaughters
Sister Margaret Voss Davenport
She was preceded in death by her parents and a granddaughter Kristen Marie Carlson.
Online condolences may be expressed to Madeline's family by visiting her obituary at
www.esterdahlmortuary.com.