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Author: lastonestanding
Surnames: Carlson
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Roy T.Carlson dies Sunday,Proprietor of Parkway club is stricken after lingering illness.
Roy age 35 proprietor of the Parkway Club 121 North Part St and widely known in the local
community died at 3:30am Sunday at St.Mary Hospital after a lingering illness. He had been
in failing health for some time, but i was only Saturday that his condition took a turn
for the worse to end in his demise early Sunday.
He is survived by his wife, formerly Katherine Wolff to whom he was married August 4 1941,
his mother Mrs.Gertrude Carlson, a brother Edward of Joliet Illinois and one sister Mrs.
Evelyn Blaundin of Chicago,Ill His father Gustav Carlson preceded him in death 14 years
ago.
Mr.Carlson was born Dec 25th 1908 in this city (Streator,Illinois) receiving his
education here and later being employed at Joliet,Chicago and Rockford. He returned to
Streator 8 years ago at which time he embarked in the tavern business at what is known as
the Parkway Club.
Funeral serviced will be held at 2:00 Tuesday afternoon from the Hagi funeral home, with
Rev T.J.M.Crapp, pastor of the Methodist church officiating.Burial will be in Hill Crest
Cemetery.Friends may call at the funeral home after 4:00 this afternoon.
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