Brooklyn Park - Age 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, May 4, 2026. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Caroline lived a life defined by hard work, music, and an unwavering love for her family.

She and her late husband, Delbert built a life in Brooklyn Park centered on faith, family and community. Caroline worked in Foodservice for the Robbinsdale Area School and as the Head Cook at Pilgrim Lane Elementary until her retirement.

Music was a constant joy in Caroline's life. An active member of Holy Nativity Lutheran Church, she sang faithfully in choirs and loved the hymns of her faith.

Caroline is preceded in death by her beloved husband Delbert; parents Leo and Barbara Illies, brothers Leander, Silverius, Joseph and an infant brother Raymond and sisters Marcelline, Threasilla, Rosanne, Bernadine, Kathryn, and Lucille; great-grandson Harvey Levi Anderson.

Caroline is survived by her children Nancy (Lynn) Anderson, Kelly (Brian) Ellefson, and Michael Haase; grandchildren Joshua, Jacob (Laura), Jonathan, and Joseph Anderson, Blake and Ashlee Ellefson; great-grandson Clyde Anderson; and sisters Irene Raymond and Charlotte Griese.

A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 9, at Holy Nativity Lutheran Church, New Hope with visitation 1 hour prior. Service will be live streamed: www.youtube.com/@holynativitynewhope

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