Karla Dee Walls, 59, of Willmar, formerly of Clarkfield, died on Friday, November 1, 2019 at Carris Health Care Center in Willmar after a courageous battle with cancer.

A celebration of life gathering will be held Saturday, November 16, 2019 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at Clarkfield Lutheran Church.

Arrangements are with Lynner Funeral Home in Clarkfield.

Karla was born on May 13, 1960 in Clarkfield, MN to Elmer and Dorothy Walls.  She was both baptized and confirmed at Clarkfield Lutheran Church and graduated in 1979 from Clarkfield High School.  She retired from Jennie-O Foods of Willmar, MN after 35 years due to declining health.

Besides spending time with her family and friends.  Karla had a passion for bird watching, especially her hummingbirds, fishing, camping, reading and going to bingo.  She always had a knack for finding the best garage sales.  Karla had a heart of gold and was always willing to help out the less fortunate.

Karla is survived by her special friend of 25 years, Bruce Lindquist of Willmar, MN; twin-sister, Kari (Francis) Staab of Clarkfield, MN; brother, Stacy walls of Crosby, MN; nieces, Tasha (Jeremy) Martin of Clarkfield, MN, Ashley (Nathan) Klossner of Mapleton, MN; Jenna (Trevor) Luepke of Granite Falls, MN; nephew, Daniel Walls of Crosby, MN; and 10 great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Dorothy Walls.

Karla will be deeply missed by her family, friends and who knew her.