Karla Jean Kitterman, 76, Crawfordsville passed away Wednesday morning at home.

She was born on March 27, 1946 in Lafayette to Kenneth Charles Blessing and Juanita Ruth North.  She had worked for Kraft and retired from Penguin Random House. She married Elvis Appel on June 25, 2011 and he survives.

Karla with a "K" enjoyed Purdue Football, Indianapolis Colts, Nascar, rides in the country and spending time with friends and animals.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Monday at Hunt and Son Funeral Home with Clifford Appel officiating.  Friends may call 1-2 PM Monday.  Following funeral services she will be cremated.

Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.huntandson.com