Judith M. Carlson

Judith May Carlson

Nov. 29, 1938 - April 8, 2014

TRENTON, Nebraska -- Judith May Carlson, formerly of Trenton, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at the Cambridge Manor, Cambridge, Nebraska. She was 75 years old.

Judith was born on Nov. 29, 1938, at Oak Park, Illinois, to parents, Harry Bourne and Grace Evelyn (Staab) Rogers. She graduated from Hinsdale Township High School, Hinsdale, Illinois, in 1956. After graduation, she started working for the railroad as a teletype. It was there that she met her future husband, Lanny Eugene Carlson. They were later married at Marion Hills, Illinois, on Nov. 9, 1957.

Eventually the family relocated to Trenton where Lanny was originally from. Judith was a busy homemaker and mother of three children, Bill, Peggy, and Terry. In 1993, she became a licensed Lay Minister for the Emmanuel United Church of Christ in Herndon, Kansas.

Judith was a member of Emmanuel United Church of Christ and Bethel Chapter of Eastern Star No. 109 of Culbertson which later consolidated with Eureka Chapter OES No. 86 in McCook. She had a passion for all animals and birds, especially her cockatiels, finches and guineas. Her other interests included gardening, crocheting, avid Husker fan, and spending time with her family. She was awarded Nursing Home Volunteer of the Year throughout Southwest Nebraska and Northwest Kansas.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Lanny Carlson; parents, Harry and Grace Rogers; and brother, Kenneth Rogers.

Survivors include her children, William "Bill" Carlson of Harker Heights, Texas, Terry Carlson and wife, Reva, of Trenton and Peggy and husband, Greg Fyn, of McCook; one sister, Ruthann and husband, Norman Yeaton of Rochelle, Illinois; brothers, Harry "Corky" Rogers and wife, Birgit of Lafayette, Colorado, Arthur Rogers and wife, Chris, of Port St. Lucie, Florida, and James Rogers and wife, Tina of Lisle, Illinois; seven grandchildren, B.J. (Kristen) Carlson, Ryan (Arica) Carlson, Tara Piper, David Paprocki, Lanny D. (Kacey) Carlson, Chancy Carlson and Cedar Carlson; four step-grandchildren, Ruby Anderson, Virginia Anderson, Luther (Lacie) Anderson, and Rio Klimek; seven great-grandchildren with one on the way; and six step-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, family and a host of friends.

Visitation will be Tuesday, April 15, 2014, 1-6 p.m. at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home.

Celebration of Life Services will be 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at McCook Christian Church with Jerry Beckenhauer officiating. Burial will follow in the Trenton Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in her name to Asera Care Hospice, 4111 4th Ave., Ste 50, Kearney, NE 68848 or the Cambridge Manor, 1320 Nasby St., Cambridge, NE 69022.

Friends may send condolences online at www.carpenterbreland.com.

Carpenter Breland Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.