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Jean Clayton Carlson
Jean Clayton Carlson
October 11, 1958 - December 21, 2011
Rock Island, Illinois

Graveside Service: Private , at
Interment: Private , at Memorial Park Cemetery, Rock Island

Jean Clayton Carlson, 93, of Rock Island, died Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at Trinity Rock Island. Cremation rites accorded. Graveside services will be private at Rock Island Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Broadway Presbyterian Church, 710 23rd St., Rock Island, IL.

Jean was born on November 10, 1918 in Hudson, MA, the daughter of Robert E. and Charlotte Haliburton Clayton. Graduate of Rock Island High School and Augustana College, affiliated with the Kappa Tau Sorority.

She married Lennart Carlson on October 11, 1958 in Rock Island. Jean was an office manager for the Rock Island Children’s Clinic, retiring in 1959. She was a longtime member of Broadway Presbyterian Church and Presbyterian Women, a lifelong member of Victory Circle of King’s Daughters.

Jean is survived by her son, Roger Carlson, Rock Island; grandchildren, Justin, Evan, and Amanda; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; sister, Doris Wenos; and brother, Robert Carlson.



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We are all so sorry to hear about your mother. She was the nicest, kindest lady.

Roger, this is Jodi-I am home for Christmas. We are so sorry to hear about your mom. She was so nice to Jim and me when we took those guitar lessons from you all those years ago! Please know how sorry we are.


-- Donna and Clyde Schoeck