Karla K Morton Obituary (1960

In Loving Memory of Karla K. MortonA Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 15, 2018, at Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Friend, with Pastor Dave Coleman officiating. Interment will be in Andrew Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until service time. The family invites family and friends to join them for a time of food and fellowship from noon until 1 pm in the Friend Congregational Church basement prior to the funeral. Memorials may be directed in care of the family for later designation. Karla requested that everyone dress in casual attire. Karla Kaye Morton, was born October 13, 1960 in Lincoln, the daughter of Larry and Karolyn (Johansen) Pospisil, the oldest of four children and passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018, at Saunders County Medical Center in Wahoo, Nebraska at the age of 58. As a young girl she attended grade school in Mead, Fremont, Ames and North Bend, graduating from North Bend High School with the class of 1978. In 1978, Karla was united in marriage to Jerry Rhein and to this union two sons, Jerry Jr and Jeffery were born. Together the family lived in Columbus where she was a stay at home mom, taking care of the boys. Karla was blessed with a second marriage to James Morton and to this union a daughter, Brittany, was born. Her family was very important to her and Karla especially enjoyed her grandsons. She assisted James with his truck driving career and spent several years on the road. Karla cherished the last ride she took to Colorado. Her special pets, her cats, were very important to her life. She was known as the "crazy cat lady". Karla was very caring person, giving to others and was always there for her family when needed. She loved playing cards, especially spades and hearts, with family and friends whenever possible. Karla even played the games on her computer when she was able. Thanksgiving was her favorite holiday and she enjoyed cooking for family. Karla was baptized in the Friend Congregational Church. In Ames she joined the Lutheran Church with her parents and other family members. Karla is survived by her husband, James "Jim" Morton, Malmo, sons, Jerry Rhein, Jr., Gretna, Jeffery Rhein and fiance, Jaime Beiermann, Columbus, step-daughter, Amanda Longhini, Alaska, daughter, Brittany Morton, Malmo, parents, Larry and Karolyn Pospisil, Surprise, two grandsons, Mason and Deven Morton, both of Malmo, sister and brother-in-law, Sheri and Jason Durand, Bellwood, brothers and sisters-in-law, Larry and Amy Pospisil, Rising City, Joe and Stephanie Pospisil, Lincoln, many nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Oliver and Ella Mae Johansen, Lewis and Ann Pospisil. SERVICES Visitation Thursday, November 15, 2018 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Lauber Moore Funeral Home - Friend 814 Maple Street Friend, Nebraska 68359 Funeral Service Thursday, November 15, 2018 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Lauber Moore Funeral Home - Friend 814 Maple Street Friend, Nebraska 68359 Graveside Service Thursday, November 15, 2018 2:45 PM - 3:00 PM Andrew Cemetery County Road E and 600 Friend, NE 68359