Carlson, Phyllis C. age 84 of Anoka, formerly of St. Paul, passed away suddenly on November 7, 2009. Preceded in death by her parents,Andrew & Ellen Carlson of Kennedy, MN; brothers, James, Allen, Donald and Clifford. Survived by her daughter, Jamie (Ralph Jr.) Karlsen; grandchildren, Raphael Cooley, Andrew (Dawn) Karlsen and Dean (Chieko) Karlsen; great-grandchildren, Cory Cooley, Veda, Rocco, Louis, Harland and Graham Karlsen. Also survived by her sisters, Barbara Carlson of Anoka and Helaine Ingeman of Grove City, MN; brothers, Clarence Carlson of Crookston, MN and Franklin (Marlys) Carlson of Hallock, MN and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Longtime employee with Hoerner-Waldorf Company, St. Paul. Funeral Service 11 AM Thursday at Central Lutheran Church, 1103 School St., Elk River. Visitation 3-7 PM Wednesday at Dare's Funeral Home, 805 Main St., Elk River, 763-441-1212 and 1 hour prior to services at church on Wed. Entombment Sunset Cemetery, Mpls. Memorials preferred.

Published on November 10, 2009


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