JoAnn Carlson

January 20, 1942 - October 20, 2017

JoAnn Carlson, 75, of Beach Park passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, October 20, 2017 at her home after a long illness. She was born January 20, 1942 in Waukegan and was a life long area resident. JoAnn was a member of St. Anastasia Church in Waukegan. She loved to play games of luck and challenges, was an avid bird watcher and enjoyed being around family and friends. JoAnn worked at Larsen Florist in Waukegan for over 20 years. She is survived by her children, Gregory (Diane) Carlson of Winthrop Harbor, Debra (James) McCormick of Waukegan, Keith Carlson of Beach Park; grandchildren, Ashley (Anthony) Tortorice of Beach Park, Amber (Jeremy) Sprague of Maryland, Erin McCormick of Waukegan, Michelle Carlson of Waukegan; her great grandchildren that affectionately call her “GG”, Jaxon and Dominic Tortorice; special in-laws that helped during a difficult time, Judy Carlson, Randy (Chris) Carlson; and many nieces and nephews. JoAnn is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Carlson; son, Doug Carlson; grandsons, Josh Summers and Mitchell Carlson siblings, Patricia (Tom) Baldridge, Thomas Maguire; parents, Thomas and Marion Maguire. Funeral mass will be 10:00 AM on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at St. Anastasia Church 624 Douglas Ave. Waukegan. Interment will be at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at PETERSON & PATCH FUNERAL HOME 408 N. Sheridan Rd. Waukegan. Donations in her name may be made to the American Lung Association at www.lung.org.