Martha L. Carlson

Martha L. Carlson (Peper), 82, of Rockford died on September 13, 2021.

Martha was born September 29, 1938 in Parris Island, South Carolina; the daughter of Fremont and Mary (Cook) Peper. Graduate of East High School and Rockford Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. Martha married Norman R. Carlson on June 26, 1965, in Rockford. She worked as a nurse for several years and then raised two children. She returned to caregiving in her 50’s helping friends take care of their older family members. Martha loved camping, spending time with family and friends, and gardening at home; she was a member of Alpine Lutheran Church and their bell choir.

Martha is survived by one son John of Oakland, CA and one daughter Kathleen (Michelle) of Belvidere, IL, two grandchildren Samantha Straka and Dominic Straka and one great-grandchild Able. Martha was preceded in death by her loving husband, Norman. Special thoughts to Anne Kutz for her many years of friendship. The family wishes to thank the staff at Anam-Glen and River Crossing of Rockford for their loving care.

Memorial service will be held 11:30am on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Alpine Lutheran Church, 5001 Forest View Ave. Visitation starting at 10am prior to the service. Celebration of life to be held immediately following service at the church. Private family burial at Scandinavian Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association (www.diabetes.org) or Alpine Lutheran Church.