Karla E. (Carlson) Hanson, 66, of Superior, died Friday July 3, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.

Karla was born in Duluth on August 26, 1953, the daughter of Doris (Lycander) and Virgil Carlson.

After graduating from Lake Superior Community College, she worked as an LPN at Moose Lake State Hospital and then at St. Luke's Hospital. She was a very active member of Concordia Lutheran Church where she enjoyed working in the library and served on the library board for many years.

Karla enjoyed needle work and socializing with her friends at her apartment. She was always taking care of people and loved caring for animals. Most important to her was spending time with her family. She was kind and beloved by many, meeting life head-on with strength, faith, and laughter.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, James W. Hanson.  Karla is survived by her son, Kristofor (Marcie) Hanson of Superior; grandchildren, Benjamin Tully and Keagan and Conlan Hanson; sisters, Lucy (Mark) Carlson of Moose Lake and Elin (Hank) Edwards of Elmira, Ontario; many nieces and nephews; and all of her friends at the New York Apartments.

Visitation will be held on Friday July 16, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. funeral service at Concordia Lutheran Church with Rev. Michelle Rowell as officiant. Masks will be required in the Sanctuary. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.

Memorials in Karla's name can be made to Concordia Lutheran Church, Superior or to Lifesource Minnesota.