Karla Marie Flisk

Karla Marie (Patenaude) Flisk, age 58, died Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center as a result of complications from open heart surgery. Karla was born January 18, 1967, to Robert and Ellen (Fortier) Patenaude in Crookston, Minnesota.

Growing up, she attended Carman Elementary School, Highland Middle School, and Central High School, graduating with the class of 1985. Karla then went on to receive a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work from Moorhead State University. She worked at the ODC in Crookston, Churches United in Fargo, and was currently employed by Sanford Behavioral Health in Fargo.

She married Craig Flisk on October 1, 2005.

Karla had many friends who she enjoyed spending time with. She was just as happy to be at home in her pajamas, eating popcorn, snuggling with her cats, and watching murder mysteries. She will always be fondly remembered for her fun-loving personality and her ability to make people laugh.

She loved the sun, the beach, shopping, and Caribou Coffee.

Karla will be greatly missed by all who knew her, especially the Henderson family.

She is survived by her husband, Craig Flisk, of Fargo, ND; stepdaughter Savana Tomlinson, of Mankato, MN; siblings, Dan (Chris) of Perley, MN, Kathy (John) Bressler, of Grand Forks, ND, Karen (Mike Beard) of Venice, FL, David, of Elk River, MN; nephews, Andrew, Nick, Luke, Michael; nieces, Holly, Ashley, Aryn, Malia, Marissa; and beloved cats, Madden, Finn, and Sadie. Karla is preceded in death by her mother, Ellen; father, Robert; and brother, Doug.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, June 27, at Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service. Inurnment to follow at Calvary Cemetery in Crookston.