Machlitt, Carol Jean age 78, of Maple Grove passed away Nov. 23, 2022 surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by her parents Bernie and Mary Martinson; brothers Donnie and Terry; sister Mary Lou Dixon. Survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Jerry; daughter Kimberly (Mark) Zimmer and son Todd (Melissa) Machlitt; grandchildren, Mitchel and McKayla Machlitt; brother Bernie Martinson; along with many other loving relatives and good friends, and her sweet loving dog, Cody. Memorials preferred to St. Timothy's Lutheran Church or Animal Ark, 2600 Industrial Ct., Hastings, MN 55033. Celebration of Life 11AM Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022 with visitation starting 1 hour prior at St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, 825 51st Ave. NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421.