Ruth Ellen Carlson Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on January 16, 2026, at the age of 93, Ruth Ellen Carlson of Iron Mountain, Michigan passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Elizabeth Charlton and Hezzie Charlton; her grandparent Ontario; her husband Fritz Carlson; her brother Tom Charlton; and her great grandchild Wyatt Carlson.
She is survived by: her children, Patty Bird Ferguson (Bill), Kara Bird Sankaran (Sri), Derrick Carlson (Tee), Randy Carlson and Paul Carlson; her grandchildren, Elissa Ferguson, Jessica Ferguson, Erin Ferguson, Maddie Sankaran Witten (Zack), Austin Sankaran, Bryan Carlson (Kayla), Bret Carlson, Brent Carlson and Blaine Carlson; her great grandchildren, Charlotte Sankaran Witten, Lyra Sankaran Witten, Micah Carlson, Noah Carlson and Harrison Carlson; her daughter-in-law Jane Carlson; and her nieces and nephews, Ann Weinzierl, Beth Piercy, Tom Charlton (Jill), Carol Meeuwenberg (Mark), Mark Charlton and Denise Khreis (Jamal). She is also survived by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
