Jerome "Jerry" Carlson

Jerome “Jerry” Carlson, 79. of Rantoul, passed away August 10, 2017 at the Manteno IL Veterans Home. He was born Dec. 5, 1037, in Racine, WI, the son of Richard and Mabel Carlson. Jerry married Ellen Fraid on April 22, 1961, in Racine. WI. Mr. Carlson was a member of Vineyard Church in Urbana. Jerry was an x-ray technician and retired from McKinley Clinic at the U of I. He served in the Navy from 1958-1966 during the Vietnam War. Also, he was an avid reader and enjoyed making things out of stain glass. Surviving are his wife of Rantoul and 2 sons and daughter in laws. Michael and Tonya Carlson and Dean and Cindi Carlson. Jerry had 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Donald Carlson. The Carlson family would like to say a special thank you to the staff at the Manteno VA Home, Altimeizer’s unit. A celebration of Jerry’s Life with family and friends will be at a later date. Cremation rites were accorded. Jensen Memorial Chapel of Bourbonnais, IL is handling the arrangements. Please sign Jerry’s guestbook at jensenmemorialchapel.com