Roland H. Carlson, age 69, of Thornton, IL, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2015. Beloved husband of Janet Carlson, nee Builta. Loving father of Kim Carlson and Kyle Carlson. Dear brother of John (Carol) Carlson. Visitation Sunday, August 16, 2015 from 2:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home , 649 E. 162nd St.(Rt.6/159th St.) South Holland, IL. Funeral service Monday, August 17, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. at Thornton United Methodist Church, 712 Chicago Rd. Thornton, IL 60476, with services conducted by Rev. Norval Brown. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery - Chicago, IL. Memorials may be given to Thornton United Methodist Church or the Humane Society. For further info, please contact 708-333-7000 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com.