Kala Henry

Kala Karlene Henry, age 46, of Chaska, died Monday, November 24, 2025, at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee, MN.

Kala was born September 17, 1979, in Viroqua, WI. She graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1999, and went on to attend National American University, earning a degree in Healthcare Coding. She was a hard worker, and throughout her life she worked for Amazon, Gold’n Plump, Polar Semiconductor, and most recently Door Dash. She enjoyed spending her time coloring, and playing Candy Crush on her phone. She was very independent, and could navigate the Twin Cities by car, or light rail and bus. She loved driving, and even took a road trip by herself to see the ocean in Texas. Kala also liked to take trips to the Mall of America, where she would meet her companion and friend, and father to Benjamin, Matthew Schneider. The two enjoyed their visits, and window shopping together. She was a beloved daughter, sister, and mother. Kala was pure and innocent, and a sweet, fun spirited person who will be missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her father, Dale (Christine) Henry; son, Benjamin Gray; siblings: Anna Ali, and Danielle (Curt) Fetting; nieces and nephews: Mahdi Ali, Veronica Fetting, and Gunner Fetting; aunts, and uncles: David Henry, Eldred Henry, Elaine (Daniel) Gray, Patrick Henry, Harlan Henry, and Carol (Rick) Kramer; step-siblings: Timothy (Andrea) Oldenburg, Tammie Oldenburg, and Benjamin Oldenburg; and many cousins.

Kala is preceded in death by her mother, Lois Bakkestuen; uncle, Leo (Loretta) Bakkestuen; grandparents Clifford and Ardys Bakkestuen, and Evelyn (Elman) Helgeson and Eldon Henry.