Karla Red Thunder-Ahlstrand

Karla Elizabeth Red Thunder- Ahlstrand, 67, of Poplar died Aug. 6, 2025.

She was born Aug. 26, 1957, in Poplar to Angeline Ione and Seth Red Thunder. She was the youngest of 11 brothers and sisters. She spent her younger years on the family farm west of Poplar, known as Chelsea. She went to school in Poplar.

She married Ken Kostuch and moved to Minnesota. To this marriage, she had three sons, Joshua, Nathan and Mathew Kostuch. She later divorced and moved back to Poplar. She also was married to Mr. Ahlstrand, whom she divorced.

She worked at the school for a short time. She loved the students and met some lifelong friends during this time.

She loved to watch old western shows and cooking shows.

She is survived by her three sons, Joshua, Nathan