Phyllis J. Carlson, 78, of Aurora, formerly of Moline, died Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at Countryside Care Center, Aurora, IL. Funeral Services will be Saturday, December 17, 2005 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. Visitation will be 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. Funeral services will follow. Burial will be in Greenview Memorial Gardens.
Phyllis Seydel was born on June 16, 1927 in Mason City, IA to Robert Emory and Ruth Potter Seydel. She married Robert "Corky" F. Carlson on May 7, 1950 in Moline. She was employed as a Registered Nurse for over 40 years and worked at Heritage 53 for ten years, retiring in the 1980's.
Phyllis was a graduate of Moline Public Hospital School of Nursing. She was very involved in AlAnon and helped establish new groups. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Moline. She dedicated her life to nursing and caring for others until the end. She enjoyed fishing and was a master gardener. Phyllis loved her country, the flag and her family.
Survivors include:
2 daughters Sue Ann (Joseph) Wolfe Aurora, IL
Cindy Lou (Jerry) Jernigan Moline
1 son Robert John Carlson Moline
Step-Mother Mildred Seydel Rock Island
9 Grandchildren, 5 Great Grandchildren and Many Nieces & Nephews
A Beloved pet "Sammi Jo"
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, two sisters and a brother.
Online condolences may be expressed to Phyllis's family by visiting her obituary at www.esterdahlmortuary.com