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Patricia "Pat" J. Carlson

12/13/1928 - 7/30/2024

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Obituary For Patricia "Pat" J. Carlson

Patricia “Pat” J. Carlson, 95, of Kewanee, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Kewanee Care Home. Pat was born December 13, 1928, in Galesburg, the daughter of Clarence and Jennie (Varner) Swanson. Pat graduated from Cambridge High School with the class of 1946. She attended Western Illinois University with a degree in teaching; graduating in 1950. Pat married Raymond “Ray” O. Carlson, on June 26, 1954, in Kewanee; he preceded her in death on July 26, 2018.

Pat is survived by one daughter, Julie Johnson; son-in-law, Marty Padilla, both of Kewanee; four grandchildren, Mandy Padilla, Zach (Autumn) Padilla, Nikki (Jimmy Scott) Johnson, and Nathan (Megan) Johnson; and five great-grandchildren, Michael Shaw, Skylar Sauer, Mia Padilla, Kaden Cole, and Jordan Johnson. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a daughter, Jamie Padilla in 2017; brother, Raymond V. Swanson; two nieces, Beth Swanson Mead and Anita Carlson; brother-in-law and his wife, Leonard and Dolly Carlson; and a nephew, Bert Carlson.

Pat taught Kindergarten and First Grade for four years in Moline and 29 years in Kewanee. She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, the NEA, and CLIO Club for numerous years. Family and friends were very important to Pat, she enjoyed spending time with them. She was an avid Chicago Cubs fan.

Visitation will be from 10:00 – 11:00 am, Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Zion Lutheran Church. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am, Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at the church. Pastor Linnea Gustafson will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church and Shriner’s Children’s Hospital. Please leave an online condolence for Pat’s family at www.golnickschuenemanfh.com.

Services

6 Aug

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Zion Lutheran Church 250 East Street S. Kewanee, IL 61443 Get Directions »
6 Aug

Funeral Service

11:00 AM

Zion Lutheran Church 250 East Street S. Kewanee, IL 61443 Get Directions »
6 Aug

Interment

12:00 PM

Pleasant View Cemetary 1000 Pleasantview Ave. Kewanee, IL 61443 Get Directions »
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  • 08/11/2024

    mary sellers

    We are so sorry to hear about your loss Julie. Your mom was a wonderful woman I'm sure you'll miss her deeply. Find comfort in that she's at peace now. We hope your many happy memories keep and comfort you! Love Fred and Mary

  • 08/02/2024

    Paula Kapacinskas

    So sorry for your loss. Mrs Carlson was the Kindergarten teacher of many at Lyle School! She made learning fun. She was always such a warm and lovely lady. Rest in peace.

  • 08/02/2024

    Laurie Schaller

    Dear Julie, your mother was such a kind lady. So warm and friendly. Sending you a hug and saying a prayer for your family. God bless. Laurie Sandberg

  • 08/01/2024

    Larry and Pat Lock

    Sorry to see Pat's passing. She was such a genuinely nice lady. We always enjoyed seeing her and talking to her. I enjoyed seeing her when I did programs at Courtyard. From a fellow teacher.

  • 08/01/2024

    Susan Blake

    Julie and family- It was such a joy to teach with your mom. She is still one of the best classroom teachers I have ever worked with. Chuck and I have you in our prayers. Chuck & Sue Blake

  • 08/01/2024

    Norine Lippens

    So very sorry to see that Pat has passed. She was such a wonderful lady. She was my 1st Grade teacher and she made a very good impression, that I remember well. Our sympathy, thoughts and prayers to her beautiful family. Love Tom & Sis Lippens

  • 08/01/2024

    Barb B

    To me she was Mrs Carlson. My heart is sad . I'm sorry to read this. Thinking of you Julie. What a great lady she was

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