Marlisa Karola Abel

Marlisa Karola Abel, 87

Marlisa Karola Abel of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center.

She was born March 14, 1938 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Heinz and Margaret Braschos; she moved to Lake Wales from Cleveland, Ohio in 1963. Marlisa was a real estate agent for Indian Lake Real Estate. In her free time she enjoyed cooking, sewing, reading, and gardening.

Marlisa was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Abel in 2023; and brother, Heinz Braschos. She is survived by her daughters, Susan Barenberg and husband Keith of Colcord, Oklahoma, Deborah Stokes of Davenport, Kimberly Parsons; son, Thomas Zelenka and wife Mindy of Lake Wales; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

No services are being held at this time. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.marionnelsonfuneralhome.com .