Wilma "Sue" Carlson

Wilma “Sue” Carlson (Bell) a beloved wife, mother, grandmother & sister of McHenry Illinois passed away peacefully on October 9, 2023, in Barrington, IL. She was born June 10, 1943, in Deepwater, New Jersey to John & Regina F. (Durham) Bell Sr. She was a graduate of Pennsville Memorial High, class of 1961. After graduation, Sue married her husband Donald on September 9, 1961, where she then lived her life as a military wife over the next 20 years. As her travels took her to many states and even overseas, she was dedicated to her husband and the family of three, Donnie, Jeff, and Patti that they started over the years. Her family were the love of her life. No matter where Sue’s travels took her though, her heart was always home in New Jersey. Sue embarked on the professional journey at the Chisholm Bank in Valley Center Kanas where she worked for 12 years, Home State Bank for 18 years in McHenry, followed by 10 years at J.C. Penny in Johnsburg, Chicago. Her colleagues admired her for her dedication, integrity, and the camaraderie she brought to the workplace. Those who knew Sue will remember her as a loving, generous and strong individual. Her unwavering kindness and generosity left an indelible impression on everyone she met. She will be deeply missed, but her spirit will continue to resonate in the lives of her loved ones. Wilma is survived by her husband Donald L. Carlson Sr of 62 years, her children, Donald L. Carlson Jr (Diana), Jeffrey Todd (Erin) and Patricia Sue. Grandsons, Donald L. Carlson III, Drew, Derrick, Ethan & Jonathan (Kristen) Granddaughters, Madison, Gabriella, and Regina. A great-grandson Ryan. Sisters, Carol L. Wright, and Kathleen L Giordano (John) Sister-in-law Karen Prickett (James) and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, John E and Regina (Durham)Bell Sr., her brother, John (Jack) Bell Jr., brother-in-law, Lester Wright, brother-in-law Robert A. Carlson and her in-laws Harold and Lillian Carlson. A visitation will be held at Ashcraft Funeral Home, 740 S. Broadway, Pennsville, N.J 08070 on October 21, 2023, from 9-11 am with a service at 11am. The interment will be held at Lawnside Cemetery, 1017 Route 40, Woodstown, N.J. Woodstown NJ. 08098. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to Tunnel of Towers – 2361 Hylan Blvd – Staten Island, N.Y. 10306

Wilma "Sue" Carlson

June 10, 1943 - October 9, 2023