Earl O. Pearson

SUN CITY - Earl O. Pearson passed away on Sept. 18, 2016. He was born April 14, 1924. Originally from Minnesota, he and his wife, Irene moved to the Chicago, Ill. north suburbs in 1948, then retired in Sun City in 1992. He served his community of Northbrook, Ill. as a Police Officer in several positions for 25 years. He is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Irene Carlson Pearson; his parents, Isabelle and Hjalmar Pearson; brothers, Donald and James; sisters, Eunice (Thompson), Joan (Emblad); and niece, Connie Elmblad. He is survived by his daughters, LA (Lolly) Rion, Carmie (Steve) Brooks; grandchildren, Pernell (Julia) Rion, Rory (Amina) Rion, Mark Kaminsky and Tiffany Sliteris (Mark); great-grandchildren, Stephanie, James, Courtney, Gabriella, Hayley, Mia, Ela, Celeste and Amy; his sisters, Phyllis Harlander, Lee (Harold) Meyer and Gail (James) Carraway; nieces and nephews and friends. He will be dearly missed forever, loved by all his family and friends. Memorial Service at American Lutheran Church 17200 N Del Web Blvd., Sun City, AZ 85351, on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Lutheran Church. Condolences for the family may be left at www.menkefuneralhome.com.