Karla Ivy Sue (Hanson) Erickson

Karla Ivy Sue (Hanson) Erickson, age 71, of Manistee, Michigan was called home to be with her heavenly Father on December 28, 2025 after a brief, but courageous battle with multiple myeloma. She passed away peacefully surrounded by family in her daughter’s home in Cadillac, Michigan. Karla was born on December 5, 1954, in Manistee, Michigan, the daughter of Carl and Iva Hanson. She loved listening to music and could often be found singing and dancing to it using her hair brush as a microphone. Karla had a green thumb and could grow anything, which was evident by the many plants and flowers she kept. She liked to visit lighthouses and had a collection of miniature ones. She loved horses, being near the water, and playing basketball. Most of all, Karla enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Karla is survived by her children Arron Lambert, Angela (Shad) Robertson, Amy (Kevin) Christensen, Amber (David) McGrath, and Allen (Wendy) McCaffrey; grandchildren, Kahler (Allison) Robertson, Cody (Amanda) Lambert, Kaitlyn (Jacob) Gross, Miaya (Tyler) Chapman, Jacob and Issac Lambert, Hailey and Violet McGrath, and Kelsey Thagon; 16 great-grandchildren; siblings Jill Wilson, Jeron Hanson, Roseann Rhodes, Orin “Chic” Hanson, Tyamie Hanson, Paula (Terry) Dalke, and Melda (Tim) Anderson, and many nieces and nephews. Karla also leaves behind her beloved furry friends; her dog Wynter and two cats, Baby and Snow White who will continue to be loved by family members. In her final days she spoke about being reunited in Heaven with those who preceded her in death; her parents, her sister Angela, her sister and brother-in-law, Jacquelyn and Marvin Maue, her brother and sister-in-law, George and Cecilia Hanson and their son, Dominic, her niece Janice Gilbert and her nephew Kevin Wilson. According to Karla’s wishes, cremation has taken place; a celebration of her life will be held on June 26, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Lakeshore Church in Manistee, Michigan where she worshipped. Faith guided her through life’s highest joys and deepest sorrows, and now gently carries her into eternal peace. She will forever be remembered and cherished by those whose lives she touched. Please consider sharing a memory and photos with Karla’s family at www.petersonfh.com.

Karla Ivy Sue (Hanson) Erickson

December 5, 1954 - December 28, 2025