Sandy Jo Carlson

January 1, 1961 - February 14, 2016

Sandy Jo Carlson of Crystal Falls, formerly of Republic passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2016 unexpectedly at her home. She was born on January 1, 1961 in Ishpeming, Michigan daughter of the late Donald and Barbara Kay (McWilliams) Carlson, and was the first baby to be born in Marquette County, "The New Years Baby of 1961". She attended school in Republic, graduating from Republic High School. She later moved to Denton, Texas where she worked for the Andrews Company. She then moved back to Republic for a few years, then Crystal Falls. She was a homemaker and a wonderful baker. She loved her children and family, and will be sadly missed by all. Sandy is survived by her son, Travis Mattson of Lower Michigan; her daughter Torii Matthews of Crystal Falls; siblings, Kristie (Joe) Parkinson of Republic, Michigan, Carrie (David) Todd of Butler, PA, Chad (Katrina) Carlson of Houghton, MI, and Shane Carlson of Massachusetts; Aunt Alice Hakala of Green Bay, WI; Aunt and Uncle Bernice and Elmer Piirto of Arizona; special friend Bill St. John Sandy was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Arley Carlson The visitation will be held on Friday, February 19, 2016 from 12 noon to 1:00 pm (CST) at the Nash Funeral Home in Crystal Falls. The Funeral Service will follow at 1:00 pm (CST) at the funeral home. Rev. Kevin Kaiser will officiate. Burial will be in the Republic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a memorial will be established in her memory. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Sandy Jo Carlson online at www.nashfuneralhome.net The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Crystal Falls with the arrangements.