Eileen A. Carlson, of Bethlehem Woods, LaGrange Park, formerly of Western Springs. Beloved wife of Edward. Loving mother of Mary (Gerard) Harper, Ellen (Thomas) Olson, Edward (Shirley) Carlson, Peggy (Mark) Grogan and Nancy (Seamus) Byrne. Devoted grandmother of 9. Dear sister of the late William Cullen. Fond aunt of many. Memorial Visitation 3 to 8pm Friday, Jan. 10 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Memorial Mass 9:45am Saturday, Jan. 11 at St. John of the Cross Catholic Church, Western Springs. Inurnment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Little Sisters of the Poor appreciated. Eileen was very active at St. John of the Cross Church and founder of its annual Garage Sale. She also worked at the Resale Shop of LaGrange Community Nurse Assn. for many years. Funeral home phone 708/352-6500