Karla Wohlers

Karla’s services will be livestreamed below starting at 7:00 PM Friday, September 25, 2026 and 11:00 AM Saturday, September 26, 2026.

Karla’s Vigil:
https://youtube.com/live/xZcs7b8Yv-Q

Karla’s Funeral Mass:
https://youtube.com/live/qxQEcWczhEg

Karla Wohlers, 44, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2026 surrounded by her family at her home and under the compassionate care of her husband and Ethos Hospice.

Karla was born April 25, 1982 in Fargo, North Dakota, to Rudy and Lucy (Binstock) Radke. She graduated from Fargo North High School before continuing her education at North Dakota State University where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, followed by the University of Florida earning a Masters of Science in Teaching.

After completing her education, Karla returned home to Fargo and began her career in 2006 at North Dakota State University. She served as a lecturer and lab coordinator, a role she greatly enjoyed until 2018.

Karla married Mitch Wohlers in 2011 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Fargo. Together, they built a beautiful life and raised their two daughters, Savannah and Charlie. Family was truly the center of Karla’s world. She cherished her girls and treasured every moment she was able to spend with them. Her family was her greatest joy and some of her favorite memories were simply the times spent together. A family trip to St. Pete’s Beach was one of those special memories they will carry with them forever.

Karla found joy in the simple things in life. She was perfectly content to sit quietly and enjoy the peace around her. She enjoyed scrapbooking and was a member of the Ave Maria Bible Study group. Music was also a special part of her life. She loved a cappella music and was a devoted fan of The Blenders and Michael Bublé. She also enjoyed being part of bell choirs.

Above all, Karla’s faith remained steadfast throughout her life and especially during her journey with Acute Myeloid Leukemia since 2018. Even through the most difficult days, her faith never wavered.

Karla will be deeply missed by her husband Mitch; daughters Savannah and Charlie; mother Lucy Radke; brothers Kendall (Tiffany) Radke and Kyle (Leah) Radke; mother-in-law Connie Wohlers; sister-in-law Sheila Christianson; brother-in-law Tim (Jill) Wohlers; sister-in-law Heidi (Bert) Huntley; nieces and nephews Griffin, Walter, Jocelyn, Bennett (Maya), Brett, Claire, Isaac, Reagan, Ashlyn, Quinn, Sidney, Andrew, and Max; great niece Wrenley; along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and loved ones.

She was preceded in death by her father, Rudy Radke, father-in-law, Kenny Wohlers; grandparents, Paul and Ethel Binstock, Rudolph Sr. and Mabel Radke; and nephew Tyler Wohlers.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made toward the upbringing and future of Karla’s daughters, Savannah and Charlie.

Services

Visitation: Friday, September 25, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Holy Spirit Catholic Church Fargo, ND
1420 7th St N
Fargo, North Dakota 58102

(701) 232-5900
https://holyspiritfargo.com/

Prayer Service: Friday, September 25, 2026 7:00 pm

Holy Spirit Catholic Church Fargo, ND
1420 7th St N
Fargo, North Dakota 58102

(701) 232-5900
https://holyspiritfargo.com/

Visitation: Saturday, September 26, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Holy Spirit Catholic Church Fargo, ND
1420 7th St N
Fargo, North Dakota 58102

(701) 232-5900
https://holyspiritfargo.com/

Funeral Mass: Saturday, September 26, 2026 11:00 am

Holy Spirit Catholic Church Fargo, ND
1420 7th St N
Fargo, North Dakota 58102

(701) 232-5900
https://holyspiritfargo.com/

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  1. Karla, you were a beautiful wife, mother, sister, daughter and friend. You walked through this journey with an undeniable grace! You reflected God’s love in your heart to others. You had gifts of thoughtfulness, patience, creativity, wisdom and intelligence (just to name a few) … you were an incredible gift to all of us. I will always thank God for our paths crossing. I will honor your memory by living life of gratitude. I long for the day that will be able to sit and have a cup of coffee and catch up. You were loved and will always be!

    One of my favorite memories is meeting you and Mitch when the girls were little at Sky Zone for a Saturday playdate – Toddler Time! Kynlee showed up with a “BIG SISTER” shirt on to share her news. You were over the moon for her! You took incredible joy in that moment with me and brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for always sharing the joy and celebrating others. You were a true reflection of Christ’s love!

  2. Les & Barb Herbranson says:

    Karla is now a Guardian Angel.
    You’ve taken your last breath.
    Your soul has taken flight.
    You’ve been welcomed by God
    into His ever-loving light.
    You’ve gotten your halo by now, I’m sure
    Your harp, your robe, your wings.
    Your voice is added to the choir
    When all the angels sing.
    You were so beautiful in life.
    Your heart was filled with love.
    As an angel, please be our guardian
    Watching over us from above.

  3. Doug and LaRae Jorgenson says:

    We are so very sorry for your loss. We have many memories of our kids playing together as youngsters. Our sincere condolences to all of you at this difficult time.

  4. I have so many fond memories of Karla. She was the little sister I always wanted & never had. She & her brothers were not just part of the babysitting family but felt like my extended family.

    Watching her grow up to a beautiful woman, wife, & mother has been a privilege I could be a part of. She will be greatly missed by so many and has left a big imprint on my life.

    Prayers lifted to Mitch, Savannah, Charlie, & all her family & friends.

    Sheri (Rexine) & Darell Lembke & family

  5. Our time at Hope Lodge together was truly a blessing for us. Her smiling face , deep love of God , family and overall kindness made the time pass quickly. My AML journey gave me very special bond with Karla I will never forget. May God bless her with Eternal Joy and bring solace to her family still on this Earth. Requiescat in pace.

  6. Karla,
    May God wrap you in his loving arms and give peace to your family and friends. You are missed.
    Greg Oswald
    NDSU colleague

  7. Mitch, Savannah, Charlie, and family. Our heart and prayers go out to you at this time. May God bless you in the days ahead with much strength and peace knowing Karla is now in the arms of Jesus. Karla was such a bright light to many, a faith-filled inspiration to all with her strength, endurance, determination to be a survivor, a beautiful mother, wife, daughter, sister, family member, and friend. May Eternal rest grant unto her, let perpetual light shine upon her, and may her soul rest in peace and rise in Christ.
    Shelly Kuntz, Chris, Amanda, Jennifer, Donavan

  8. Louie Sande, love n prayers for Mitch and their daughters 👍💗🙏🕊️ “go rest high on that mountain”

  9. We were blessed to have met Karla and Mitch at the Hope Lodge. We became forever friends. And you were such a sweet kind caring bright light in our lives at a difficult time. Until we meet again Karla. We love you a guys so much!
    Jeff and Shawn Gerdes

  10. I am so blessed that I got to know Mitch , Karla and the girls through their friendship with my family. Karla was a sweet and gentle soul and fought a fierce battle-she is now at peace. Prayers to the family.

  11. Bob and Peggy Huntley says:

    God bless Mitch, Savannah and Charlie, her love will be with you always.

  12. To Karla’s family,
    I’m sorry for your loss. I was in Karla’s class. Although I haven’t seen her in a while, I remember her as a sweet, smiley, kind, fun person. Always talked to everyone and made them feel like special and a better person.
    May you reflect foundly on her. And your memories bring you peace, joy, love and a smile.
    Erika Haukedahl

  13. Our sincere condolences to Karla’s family.

  14. Carl Kelsen & Arlette Pat says:

    Dear Lucy, Kendall, Kyle and Mitch,
    We were so sad to hear of Karla’s passing. Having known the Radkes for decades, we had watched Karla grow into a vibrant, kind and strong woman. She embraced life, her family and all the challenges that came her way, setting an example for us all. We wish you the strength to continue to support each other and to know that Karla will remain in our hearts.
    Our deepest sympathies and love from your friends in Australia.
    Carl Kelsen & Arlette Pat

  15. I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of Karla. I’m sending all my love and prayers to her family especially Mitch and the girls.
    Love,
    Emily Thoreson (Cook)
    Charlie’s 1st Grade teacher


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