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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 T. Carlson age 35, proprietor of the Parkway club 121 North Park St. and widely known
in the local community died at 3:30 am after a lingering illness. He had been in failing
health for some time but it 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 and one sister Mrs. Evelyn
Blaundin, Chicago, Ill. His father Gustav Carlson preceded him in death 14 years ago.
Mr.Carlson was born dec 25th 1908 in this city, receiving his education here and later
being employed at Joliet, Chicago and Rockford. He returned to Streator eight years ago at
which time he embarked in the tavern business at what is known as the Parkway club.
Funeral services will be held at 2oclock Tuesday afternoon from the Hagi funeral home,
with Rev T.J.M/ Crapp pastor of the Methodist church officating. Burial is at Hill Crest
cemetery.
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