Helen Karls Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Helen Karls (Lodi, Wisconsin), whose life came to an end on March 6, 2026 at the age of 95, leaving behind cherished memories. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Helen Karls to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Dresen and Anna Dresen (Wildenberg); her son Tom Karls; her siblings, Jack Dresen (Alma), Louie Dresen (Lucy), Sally Hornbeck (Al), Kay Lynch and Loretta Goff (Bill); and her siblings-in-law, Roman Karls (Bernie), Herb Karls (Clara), Rosella Stoffels (Bill), Leona Ziegler (Joe) and Mary Ripp (Cyril).
She is survived by: her children, Jane Zwettler (Chuck), Jean Olsen (Jim), Sue Karpinsky (Jim), Sandy Lane (Steve), Joan Lord, Karen Schutz (Doug) and Jim Karls (Cathy); and her daughter-in-law Dawn Karls. She is also survived by 25 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends.
