
Karla Renee Gustafson, 48, of St. Joseph, MI passed away August 9, 2020 at Spectrum Health Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph. She was born March 21, 1972 in St. Joseph, MI to David Gustafson, Sr. and Judith Helen Flowers. After graduating from high school, she attended cosmetology classes at Twin Cities Beauty College. She worked for IPC Print Services. In her spare time, she enjoyed watching talk shows, soap operas and playing computer games. Karla’s favorite times were spent with her family. She will forever be remembered for her great sense of humor.
Karla is survived by her Mother, Judith Helen Flowers of St. Joseph; sister, Tricia (Ronald) Metz of Coloma, MI; brothers, David Gustafson, Jr. of St. Joseph and Curtis (Tracy) Gustafson of Stevensville, MI; nieces, Katie (Matthew) Shuler and Kathy (Troy) Burkle and nephews, Eric Gustafson and Braeden Metz.
A celebration of life is planned for August 30, 2020 at Curt and Tracy’s home from 3:00 to 7:00 PM. For those who wish to leave an online condolence you may do so at www.purelycremations.org. Memorial donations in Karla’s name may be made to the Multiple-Sclerosis Foundation, National Headquarters, 6520 N. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309-2132.
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melissa kuiack
i would like to send my condolences to karla’s family. i didnt meet karla in person as we live so far away but we talked on the phone for hours and online. facebook and pogo. i met karla about 15-18 years ago in pogo.com. she was an amazing caring loving lady. rest peacefully my friend. til we meet again.
Tim Hollis
So sorry to hear about your sister Gus. Condolences to you and your entire family.
Jodie Barricklow
Karla will be missed everyday.
She loved to laugh. She loved her family.
She had the best spirit and she took great care of her mom! Our hearts are breaking! You dance and run
Dawn Kettlehut
I’m so sorry to hear about Karlas passing, you are all in my thoughts and prayers, hugs to you all!!
Beverly Kettlehut Costigan
Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Tammy L Williams
My condolences to Karlas family, she was a wonderful person, sweet,kind and one of my best friends for many years. You fly high beautiful and I will see you again. You will truly be missed.
Therese (Post) Hanlon
To Karla’s family – Know that you are close in my thoughts and prayers as we grieve together the passing of this beautiful soul. Karla has given us each the gift of treasured memories to carry forward. I am grateful to have known her, to have been her friend, and will celebrate her life.