Constance J. "Connie" Karls

MADISON- Constance J. "Connie" Karls, age 78, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Aug. 31, 1939, in Madison, the daughter of LeRoy and Ruth (Hessler) Knight. Connie loved being outdoors spending time fishing with her husband or in her garden growing her many flowers.  She enjoyed all animals and fed them religiously. She liked arts and crafts, computers and antiques. A big part of Connie's life was writing letters and receiving them, she loved to keep in contact and know where everyone was. She especially loved spending time with her family and looked forward to trips with her four daughters.  She was married to her amazing and loving husband, George Karls for over 60 years, whom lovingly took care of her up until the end. Connie is survived by her husband, George; daughters, Kathryn Karls, Georgia (Mike) Morgan, Barbara Karls and Christine Karls; grandchildren, Colton Morgan and Travis Davenport; niece, Debra Ponty; nephew, Ron Porter; her golden-doodle, Finn; and many other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Sandy Porter; and granddaughter, Shaina Davenport. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, with Father Michael Radowicz presiding. Burial will be held at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday. Memorials may be made out in Constance's name to the Council for the Blind or Shelter from the Storm. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.  Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive 608-221-5420