Kathy Carlson

Kathryn "Kathy" A. Carlson, age 53, of Savanna, Illinois, died Wednesday, August 22, 2007 in her home, surrounded by her loving family. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 25, 2007 at the First United Methodist Church in Savanna with Reverend Lawrence Thomson officiating. Cremation will follow. A visitation will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, August 24, 2007 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. A memorial fund has been established in Kathy’s memory.Kathy was born on February 3, 1954 in Clinton, Iowa, the daughter of Albert G. and Helen L. (Jones) Ehringer. She attended Savanna area schools and graduated from Savanna High School with the Class of 1972. Kathy married Michael L. Carlson on May 3, 1986 in Savanna. Kathy was a Group Leader for Elkay Manufacturing in Savanna for many years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Savanna. Kathy was happiest when spending time with her family and friends. She especially enjoyed fishing with her grandson, Keigan and teaching her granddaughter, Kelsey to sew. She also enjoyed embroidery, crafts, gardening, quilting and going on shopping trips. Kathy’s family and grandchildren were the pride of her life.Kathy will be deeply missed by her husband, Michael, of twenty-one years; one daughter, Christie Rice (Brandon Prowant) of Savanna; two grandchildren, Kelsey and Keigan Rice both of Savanna; three sisters, Cindy (Mark) Bertuli of Mark, Illinois, Patty (Bill) McKenna of Davenport, Iowa and Carolyn (John) Kazakos of Rockford, Illinois; three nieces, five nephews and many dear friends. Kathy is preceded in death by her parents.