C. Melvin Carlson, age 74, suddenly, US Army Korean War Vet., beloved husband for 47 years of Marjorie, nee Schramm. Loving father of Janet (Gary) Menegazzo, Barbara (Edward) Deal & James (Jayne) Carlson. Dear grandfather of Gary, Robert, Kimberly, Dominik, Brandy & Matthew. Fond brother of the late Gordon (Carol). Visitation Tuesday 3-9PM at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem Ave.) Orland Park. Lying in state Wednesday from 10:00 AM until time of Funeral Service 10:30 AM at Elim Baptist Church, 10835 S. Pulaski, Chicago, IL. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400