We were very saddened that Karlena will no longer be with us here but at the same time very happy that she is now in Heaven.  No more pain or suffering for her, just perfect health, walking and talking with Jesus.  What an inspiration she is and a great example of how to live life and love Jesus Christ.  We are thankful for the Wagner's and Cahalan's, special people who came into our lives; our thoughts and prayers are with you.  God bless all of you.

Dear Dan and Linda,
Our sincere sympathy to you in the loss of Karlena.  We know how much it hurts to lose a child.  We didn't know Karlena, but from what we have read she was one amazing young woman who is now enjoying complete health in heaven!  May God give you His peace and comfort.

We wish to express our deepest sympathy in the loss of such a special person.  Her smile was definately beautiful.

My heart is so sad as I just learned of Karlena's death.  I am so glad that she is no longer in pain but I will miss her.  I would get so excited when I would see her on the schedule as it often made my day to see her in the office.  She was so sweet and always smiling.  Kerry, you were AMAZING with her.  It was obvious that you loved her.  I will miss seeing her smiling face but I am at peace knowing that she is in a better place. Bless you all!
Lori Pedersen
Advanced Neurology of CO

Kaleb, I knew your Grandma Linda when she was your age and younger.  You love your Mom as she loved her Mom (G. Linda) and Grandma loves you in the same amazing way - a full circle of love that will always keep you together. Your Mom was an angel who walked on Earth and now has her wings in Heaven.  I'm sending you a coin size token you can keep in your pocket; it's round like the circle of love and has an angel on it.  When you touch it or hold it, you'll think of Mom's love. Mom is with you in your heart, soul and mind, forever. God's blessing and peace to you and your family,  Valeria

Karlena and I were friends when we were very young. I remember sitting with her on the bus and playing at her house; she had the most fantastic basement! She had an inspiring story. She touched everyone she met. I pray for those who she left behind.

We are very saddended to hear of your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dear Kerry, Kaleb, Linda, Dan Joe, Melynda, and family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Karlena was such a special joy to be with and get to know. Though our times were short with her, they are honored memories. Her love of family, and God were so evident and real. God Bless you all in the days ahead.
In Christ,
Brian and Jackie Burgstahler (friends of Mike and Vivienne

Hi Guys,
Just wanted to express our sympathy and love to each of you.  It was our honor to know Karlena and to count you all as friends.  God bless you with the comfort of the Holy Spirit and the arms of your family and friends to let you know how much you are loved.  
Much Love, Michelle, Tim, Nick and Bryce Crowell

Karlena's Family:  May God be your comfort and your loved ones surround you.  May all your memories sustain you.  
God Bless

Kerry, Kaleb, Linda and Dan and Family; special people come into our lives and they leave impressions on our hearts and minds that remain forever. Karlena blessed us with her loving and kind spirit and we are so thankful to have been a part of her life. She inspired so many of us with her gentle and caring ways and her warm smile; but most important was her unfailing faith in our loving Lord. We loved her and may she now be at peace. We hold you all close in thoughts and prayers. God's blessings to you all, Bonnie and Don

Please accept my sincere condolences.  We are all thinking of you during this difficult time.  
""God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around you and whispered ""come to me."" With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.

We are so sorry for your loss. Even when we have time to prepare for the loss of a loved one it is hard when they are gone. I'm sure with everyone's faith your tears will soon be replaced by special memories of Karlena. With our Deepest Sympathy, Glen & Cindy

Dan, Linda, Kaleb and Kerry,
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Karlena was such an inspiring person to read about. She took her struggles with such grace and ease. She was certainly an inspiration to all of us on how to live life. My thoughts and prayers are with you now, and always as you cope with this loss. 
~Julie

I remember all the fun we had as kids and how Karlena alway had the ability to get everyone involved and smiling!  She was beautiful inside and out.  What a beautiful and caring soul the Lord has called home.  Prayers for comfort for her family and friends.  I know she will be missed dearly.

To Karlena's entire family - I am so sorry to hear of your loss.  I still have fond memories of Karlena as a young girl...she was such a sweet person!  She and Misty used to have such a great time!  I know today and many days ahead will be hard...and HE will be with you every step.  The angels are rejoicing that she is in their presence...GOD is so good.  In his name - Kazzi

Karlena was a very active member at Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church and will be greatly missed. Dispite her illness, she always had a positive attitude & vibrant smile. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Karlena had a smile for everyone and she always brought a smile to me. She will be missed.  Thank the Lord for good memories and people like Karlena who touch our lives.  God Bless.

Jerry and I will miss her great attitude and smile! She was always in great spirits. I feel honored to have known her and she is going to be missed by Spirit Of Joy. God be with her family and friends at this time.   Jerry and Jane Bucknall

Dan and Linda, we support you with our prayers that God will give you the grace to sustain the loss of Karlena.  May you and her family be blessed with her memories.  I never had the privilege of meeting her, but just reading about her is very inspiring.  Love and prayers, Mike and Muriel Pater

Karlena was one of the the most generous people that I have ever known.  I am lucky to call her my friend, and to have shared some of her time here on Earth.  She was loved by many, and will be remembered with a smile.  My favorite memories were probably at JC Camp in the summers during college.  She was amazing to watch with all of the kids and adults.  I will also remember that she was my dance partner in Junior High dance contest, and we had a ball.  I will remember her dancing.  God Bless.

You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Karlena was such an inspiration and we are so grateful for her friendship with our daughter, Kristin. She will live on in our family with the birth of baby Karlena in December.

Dan & Linda, Kerry & Kaleb, and family, I am so very sorry for your loss.  Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Karlena's physical absence will be noticed on Sunday mornings during late service at Spirit of Joy. But, I am sure we will continue to feel her presence now that Karlena has ""transitioned"" again--this time to glory! I send my prayers for peace and comfort to the grieving family & friends.
Much Love,

Karlena's smile and her faith lit up any room she entered.  We will miss her so very much.

Kerry, Kaleb, Linda, Dan, Roger and Melynda and extended family:
Our prayers are with all of you as we are grieving the loss of Karlena also. She had such an impact on our family and our lives. Gabriel asked me last night if Jesus made her healed. I am so glad that I can say yes to that and that someday we will see her again. We love you all and will be thinking about you in the days and months to come. Dominic, Kristin, Isaac, Gabriel, Elijah and baby Karlena

We are so deeply sorry for your loss. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you Linda and your entire family. Hang in there!!

We were so very fortunate to have known Karlena -- Karlena was an absolute blessing to anyone who was lucky enough to have been her friend--Our hearts are breaking for all of You--but I can
imagine Karlena looking down from heaven with the biggest smile & wanting everyone to know she is whole again & dancing with the Lord. I am so thankful God gave her these last few months to share wonderful times/memories with her Mom. We have ALL  been so blessed to have had Karlena as a part of our lives. Thanks be to God!! Love you all so much

Thoughts of Karlena bring a smile to my face. She carried herself with grace and dignity. She was a generous and wonderful teacher of all things good and faithful to the Lord. All those who knew her were amazed and in wonder of how she dealt so joyfully with what God brought to her in the way of favor and challenges. She was a tremendous blessing. She will be missed by her former students at Speech and Language Stimulation Center...my daughter was one of those students who came to love her.

I am so grateful to have gotten to know Karlena this year.  She was such an inspiration.  You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

I will miss Karlena; as with others, I feel like I didn't get enough time with this, smart, funny and deeply faithful woman.  But the thought of her freed from earthly constraints is a very beautiful thing at the same time.  Enjoy heaven, and put in a good word for us, Karlena!

Karlena and were great friends until she moved.  I remembers some of the best sleep overs!  The longest driveway ever on the farm!  I remember Karlena's spirit for life even back then.  Her beautiful smile.  Unfortunately, our lives never crossed paths after 5 th grade.  Her story is amazing, she did not let anything slow her down.  Linda, I am so sorry for your loss.  You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

What a sweet, sweet spirit. Karlena will be missed.
I remember on my last Sunday at Spirit of Joy, Karlena requested the song, Big, Big House by Audio Adrenaline.  I almost didn't make it through singing the words as I realized the promise of a resurrected body for Karlena in our Father's house...
Come and go with me
to my Fathers house
Come and go with me
to my Fathers house
It's a big big house
with lots and lots a room
A big big table
with lots and lots of food
A big big yard
where we can play football
A big big house
Its my Fathers house
All I know is a big ole house
with rooms for everyone
All I know is lots a land
where we can play and run
All I know is you need love
and I've got a family
All I know is your all alone
so why not come with me?
John 14
I know she is now dancing with her Father God in Fields of Grace...

Sorry to hear of your loss.  My memories of Karlena go back to when we were little kids running around and having fun.  Thinking of you all and keeping you in my prayers.

Sorry to hear of your loss.  Sending thoughts and prayers your way.  She is for sure dancing and running in heaven PAIN FREE!

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Karlena Marie Cahalan

26 avril 1975 – 1 novembre 2010

Allnutt Funeral & Cremation - Macy

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