Margaret E. Carlson Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Margaret E. Carlson of Rockford, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 17, 2026 at the age of 99. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Margaret E. Carlson to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lloyd Sears and Anna Sears (Barris); her husband Raymond E. Carlson; her daughter Sherri Gibson; her son-in-law Ed Mattson; her siblings, Betty Jean Breckenridge (Jim), Katie Aase (Richard), Helen O'Conner (Kenneth) and Harry Sears; and her granddaughter Taryn Gibson.
She is survived by: her children, Susan Shutt (Mel), Will Carlson (Joanne), Anne Christine Mattson, David Gibson (Suze) and Bob Gibson (Jo); her son-in-law Rick Spink; and her nephew Jim Breckenridge (Janis). She is also survived by 15 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established.
