Kari B. Tofsrud, 51, of Devils Lake, ND, passed away Friday, September 18, 2026, under comfort care at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND after she became ill. Memorial Services will be held at 3:00 PM Friday, September 25, 2026, at the Nelson Funeral Home Chapel in Leeds, ND. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service. Burial will be held at the Trinity Free Lutheran Cemetery in Minnewaukan, ND.

Kari Beth Tofsrud was born August 12, 1975, in Rugby, ND, to Glenn and Sandra (Haagenson) Tofsrud in Rugby, ND. She spent the first few years of her childhood living in Rugby before relocating with her mother and sisters to North Bend, WA in 1978. She then moved to Snohomish, WA in 1987. She attended school at Gordon Hauck in Kirkland, WA before moving to Moses Lake, WA where she lived and was cared for by her sister, Cindy. In 2002, she returned to North Dakota with her family. She lived with her sister Cindy, and nieces Ashley, Kylee, and Chelsea from 1989-2006. After the passing of her mother, Allan and Brenda became her guardians. Kari’s medical needs began to require a higher level of care, and she moved to a home in New Rockford, ND in 2006. She enjoyed her time in New Rockford. Following Allan’s passing, Brenda continued to fill the role of guardianship. In 2023, Kari moved one last time to Devils Lake, ND to be closer to her family. She was well loved and cared for by all of the staff at Lake Region Corporation.

Kari enjoyed music and simple comforts. She was bubbly, stubborn, and full of character. She taught everyone around her compassion, patience, and empathy, she was loved by everyone. Her laugh will be remembered by all that knew her.

Kari was baptized at Trinity Free Lutheran Church, Minnewaukan, ND.

Surviving are her sisters: Cindy Rallo-Huffman of Leeds, ND, Brenda Severson of Devils Lake, ND and Sister-in-law DeShawn Tofsrud of Leeds, ND; nieces and nephews: Nikolaus (Suzi) Severson of Grafton, ND, Lydia (Noah A.) Severson of Minto, ND, Madeline (Lane) Ritterman of Leeds, ND, Cassandra Severson of Fargo, ND, Chelsea (Scott) Miller of Devils Lake, ND, Kylee Rallo (Devon Berg) of Leeds, ND, Ashley Rallo of Broken Arrow, OK, Michael (Alyssa) Tofsrud of Minnewaukan, ND, Chris (Mariah) Tofsrud of Valley City, ND, McKenna Tofsrud of Bowdon, ND; great nieces and nephews: Joseph Sabella, Kaiden Huffman, Tucker Watson, Trey Torgerson, Harley Torgerson, Avlyn Tofsrud, Easton Tofsrud, Cohen Tofsrud, Tinley Tofsrud, Tallan Tofsrud, Townes Tofsrud, Tatum Altendorf; uncles: Duane (Lisa) Tofsrud of Roseville, MN, Larry (Jan) Haagenson of Loveland, CO , Paul (Cheryl) Haagenson of Fargo, ND, and Jane Brown of Devils Lake, ND.

Kari was proceeded in death by her mother Sandra, father Glenn, and brother Allan. Her grandparents, Boyd and Elna Haagenson, Madelyn Hayes, Gilbert and Agnes Tofsrud. Aunts and uncles: Yvonne Cowan, Roger Tofsrud, and Ronnie and Rebecca Thompson.