Carlson Funeral Homes & Cremation Services

09/03/2026

Alan R. Anderson, 89, of Brunswick, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026. Alan was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose greatest joy came from the time he spent with his family. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Maxine Anderson (nee Baisden), a...

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09/01/2026

We've perfected the quiet nod that says everything is handled.
The one that tells a grieving daughter she doesn't have to ask twice. The one that says go be with your family — we've got this.

It's a small thing. But it might be the most important thing we do.

08/30/2026

Timothy J. Bartczak, 77, was a man of deep faith and considered Jesus his "Big Buddy". He graduated from St. Stanislaus in Cleveland. He proudly served in the United States Army as a medic with one tour of duty in Vietnam. Tim was a physician's assistant by trade, working for 30+ years for the VA....

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08/28/2026

Funeral Director Truths #3: Forgot Dad’s socks? Don’t panic. We keep an emergency stash because, yes, this happens more often than you’d think. 🧦

Just one of the many little details we’re always prepared for.

08/25/2026

Join us as we remember Dolly Parton, who passed away today.

Dolly Parton didn’t just make music — she made sure her success reached back to lift others up. That’s a legacy worth remembering.

Her voice touched generations, but so did her generosity. Through her music, philanthropy, and lifelong commitment to helping others, Dolly showed us that a meaningful life is measured not only by what we achieve, but by what we give back.

Read more about her remarkable legacy:
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08/24/2026

Mandy Lynn Hotchkiss, age 49, of Medina, Ohio, formerly of Brunswick, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2026. She was born on November 11, 1976. Brunswick High School Class of 1995.
Mandy was a loving daughter, mother, sister, aunt, and friend. Above all else, Mandy loved her son, Jesse, ...

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08/20/2026

Funeral Director Truths #2:

Long before the service starts,
we're watching forecasts.
Do we need umbrellas?
Extra water?
Shade?

Families have enough on their minds. We want them focused on honoring their loved one,
not worrying about the weather.

08/19/2026

Cremation is not a one-size-fits-all decision.

Families have many options when it comes to honoring a loved one through cremation, from simple arrangements to personalized services and meaningful memorials. Our team is here to answer questions, explain choices, and help each family create a tribute that feels right for them.

Read more at our blog: https://birdeye.cx/rxs075

08/18/2026

Henry “Buster” Earl Hall, 93, passed away Thursday August 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was a longtime Brunswick resident and a devoted member of Southwest Baptist Church. He was born March 28, 1933, to the late Willie and Velva (née Houston) in Jackhorn, Kentucky.

Henry mar...

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08/16/2026

This month in “Remembering Their Story” we’re looking back at the King himself - Elvis Presley, who passed away on August 16, 1977.

Behind the fame, friends and family remembered a man who never forgot where he came from. Elvis was known for quiet, spontaneous generosity—gifting cars, homes and even cash to people he barely knew.

His funeral was held at Graceland two days after his death. Thousands of fans came to pay their respects, and an estimated 80,000 people lined the route as the funeral procession traveled through Memphis to Forest Hill Cemetery. He was later laid to rest in Graceland’s Meditation Garden, where people from around the world still visit today.

Every August, fans continue to gather at Graceland to celebrate his life—a reminder that how we’re remembered often has less to do with what we accomplished and more to do with how we made people feel.

💛 What’s a story you’d want people to tell about you?