Milton l. Carlson's Obituary
Mr. Milton L. Carlson, age 76, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2011 in Grand Rapids. He was born on August 1, 1935 in Muskegon to Ernest and Hulda (Johnson) Carlson and resided in the area all of his life. Milton worked at Kaydon Corporation for 27 years, before retiring in 1994. He loved spending time outdoors, working in his yard, and especially loved to fish and deer hunt at his cabin. SURVIVORS include 3 children, Debra (Dennis) Christensen of Mattawan, MI, Michael (Tami) Carlson of Grand Rapids, and Darlene (Tim) Squire of Marshall, MI; 9 grandchildren; 1 great grandson; 5 brothers, Charles (Karen) Carlson, Bud (Elaine) Carlson, Richard (Ruth) Carlson, Dennis Carlson and Larry Carlson all of Muskegon; and 3 sisters, Lois Strohm of Muskegon, Elieen Ulrey of Fruitport, and Dawn (Robert) Bowen of Muskegon; several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Al Owens. Milton was preceded in death by his parents. The FUNERAL SERVICE will be 11AM Thursday at The Sytsema Chapel, Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 737 Apple Ave. 231-726-5210 with Rev. David Gruber officiating. VISITATION with the family will be 5-8PM Wednesday. Burial will take place in Egelston Twp. Cemetery. Memorial Contributions to North View Manor in Grand Rapids will be appreciated. Share memories with the family online at www.sytsemafh.com.
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