Karen Olla Obituary
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Faithful Servant, Loving Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Friend
Karen Sue Olla (nee Radliff), 69, of West Allis, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on January 1, 2025.
Born on May 29, 1955, in Wisconsin to Richard and Alice Radliff, Karen lived a life filled with faith, love, and devotion. Christ was the center of her world, and she boldly shared the Gospel, touching countless lives with her unwavering faith in Jesus. Karen's love for God was evident in her daily life, as she found great joy in reading the Bible and leading Bible studies, where she inspired others to grow in their faith.
Karen cared deeply for others and spent part of her life serving as a nurse, reflecting her compassionate heart and love for helping people.
Karen's laughter was one of her greatest gifts. She loved to laugh, and her joy had a way of lifting the spirits of everyone around her. Her sense of humor and heartfelt laughter created moments of lightness and connection that her family and friends will treasure forever.
Karen's family was her pride and joy. She is survived by her beloved children, Jessica (Jeremy), Jaclyn (Shane), Jonelle, and Jeremiah (Kristy); and her fifteen grandchildren, Michael, Caden, Kyah, Cael, Gabriel, Makayla, Liam, Isaiah, Naomi, Eva, Lauren, Eden, Brin, Landon, and Winston. Her legacy of love and faith will continue to guide and inspire her family for generations to come.
Karen's creativity and warmth brought joy to all who knew her, whether through her artistic talents or the time she spent encouraging and caring for others. She lived a life of service and devotion, always seeking to reflect the love of Christ in her words and actions.
She is also survived by her siblings, Diann (Rick) Pinter, Scott Radliff, Glenn Radliff (Carrie), Kevin (Kris) Radliff, and Kurt Radliff, as well as many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Karen is now reunited in heaven with her loving parents, Richard and Alice Radliff.
Karen's family finds peace in knowing she is now rejoicing in the presence of her Savior, having fulfilled her earthly mission with grace and love.
A celebration of Karen's life will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at CrossPoint Church, 11000 W. Oklahoma Ave, West Allis, WI 53227. Visitation will take place from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., followed by a service at 11:30 a.m., with a luncheon to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CrossPoint Church in Karen's honor, continuing her legacy of faith and service.
Church & Chapel Funeral Service Serving the Family Milwaukee 262-827-0659 Waukesha 262-549-0659 Online Obit, Condolences, Directions www.churchandchapel.com
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Karen, please visit our floral store.
Karen Sue Olla (nee Radliff), 69, of West Allis, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on January 1, 2025.
Born on May 29, 1955, in Wisconsin to Richard and Alice Radliff, Karen lived a life filled with faith, love, and devotion. Christ was the center of her world, and she boldly shared the Gospel, touching countless lives with her unwavering faith in Jesus. Karen's love for God was evident in her daily life, as she found great joy in reading the Bible and leading Bible studies, where she inspired others to grow in their faith.
Karen cared deeply for others and spent part of her life serving as a nurse, reflecting her compassionate heart and love for helping people.
Karen's laughter was one of her greatest gifts. She loved to laugh, and her joy had a way of lifting the spirits of everyone around her. Her sense of humor and heartfelt laughter created moments of lightness and connection that her family and friends will treasure forever.
Karen's family was her pride and joy. She is survived by her beloved children, Jessica (Jeremy), Jaclyn (Shane), Jonelle, and Jeremiah (Kristy); and her fifteen grandchildren, Michael, Caden, Kyah, Cael, Gabriel, Makayla, Liam, Isaiah, Naomi, Eva, Lauren, Eden, Brin, Landon, and Winston. Her legacy of love and faith will continue to guide and inspire her family for generations to come.
Karen's creativity and warmth brought joy to all who knew her, whether through her artistic talents or the time she spent encouraging and caring for others. She lived a life of service and devotion, always seeking to reflect the love of Christ in her words and actions.
She is also survived by her siblings, Diann (Rick) Pinter, Scott Radliff, Glenn Radliff (Carrie), Kevin (Kris) Radliff, and Kurt Radliff, as well as many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Karen is now reunited in heaven with her loving parents, Richard and Alice Radliff.
Karen's family finds peace in knowing she is now rejoicing in the presence of her Savior, having fulfilled her earthly mission with grace and love.
A celebration of Karen's life will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at CrossPoint Church, 11000 W. Oklahoma Ave, West Allis, WI 53227. Visitation will take place from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., followed by a service at 11:30 a.m., with a luncheon to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CrossPoint Church in Karen's honor, continuing her legacy of faith and service.
Church & Chapel Funeral Service Serving the Family Milwaukee 262-827-0659 Waukesha 262-549-0659 Online Obit, Condolences, Directions www.churchandchapel.com
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Karen, please visit our floral store.
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