Carlson, Erliss I. age 79, of Anoka. After a battle with cancer, Erliss went home to be with the Lord on 3/11/2014. Born and raised near Thief River Falls, she later attended Northwestern College, Mpls where she met her husband Harold Carlson. She was a retired Representative of Prudential. Preceded in death by husband Harold, son Mark, parents Emil and Caroline Simonson, and brother Carroll Simonson. Survived by daughter Cheryl, son Kent, and a caring family at First Baptist Church of Anoka. Funeral service Monday, 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church of Anoka, 1235 Park St. Visitation 1 hour prior to service. Private interment Forest Hill Cemetery. Special thanks to Kate and Allina Hospice. Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home Anoka 763-421-0220 thurston-lindberg.com