Dennis Eric Carlson was born April 25, 1938, in Chicago, to Eric and Esther (nee Roden) Carlson. He passed away Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, at his home in Barrington.

Mr. Carlson attended the University of Illinois and Roosevelt University for his understudies and graduated from DePaul University's Law School with a Doctorate of Law. He served as a trial attorney for over 30 years, during which time he was a member of the Illinois State Supreme Court as well as the Supreme Court of the United States of America.

Dennis is survived by his wife, Loraine; children, Dawn (Eric Aniolowski) Carlson, Melissa Carlson, Darlene Carlson and Lisa (Tim) McInnes; four grandchildren, Rabecca, Tagnier, Tyler and Timothy; brothers, Leonard (Cindy) Carlson and Richard Carlson; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Interment will be in Windridge Memorial Park, Cary. For more information, call 847-639-2191 or visit www.WindridgeFuneralHome.com.