Ann Karlson, of Melrose Park, age 81. Loving mother of Christine Pataki, Mark Ludwig, Laura Karlson and the late Byron Ludwig; dear grandmother of Stacy (Donald) Burkes and Ronnie Esposito; great grandmother of Tyler Burkes.

Ann Karlson was a strong independent woman with a heart of Gold. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

Visitation will be held on Friday from 3:00 pm until time of service 8:00 pm at Hursen Funeral Home & Crematory, SW corner of Roosevelt & Mannheim Roads, Hillside.

In remembrance of Ann Karlson, the family asks that any charitable donations be made to the American Cancer Society. https://donate.cancer.org/ By mail: American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741