Vicki DeLynn Kahne

August 7th, 1950 - October 23rd, 2015

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Oh, what a woman! We've known Vicki for decades. So sorry we didn't come see her, but I don't think I could've held it together for her.
She was always so full of energy and light. She brought so much joy.
At any gathering, you could count on her to make it great.
Her loving, giving ways will not be forgotten.
We will think of her often, and I will think of her at the sighting of every moon. Wishing and hoping peace for the entire family, and may God's face be to shine upon all who are grieving the loss of this wonderful woman.
We love and will always miss you, Vicki. A void never filled.

Wendi and Larry Moret

Our dear Ms. Vicki. I think I've known her forever and was the babysitter to Eric while Grandma Julie was at work. Her Brian was the love of her life and we've had too many talks to not know that. Vicki made a full circle of life in this world but it all came back to giving herself to the Lord. She loved her children and grandchildren with gusto. Her dogs were her adorable treats and her beach was her love and mission. There will never be another gal so 100% full of life and love and I will miss her. My sympathy to her family because you are now suffering but she is not.

Terry Morehead Hill

I have known Vicki for many years. I don't recall ever seeing her without a smile on her face even these last few times I saw her. She radiated kindness to anyone lucky enough to know her or be in her presence. I know she found peace in Jesus and I am thankful she had that gift. I hike the dunes at the state park often and almost always think of her and her love of the lake and woods. Those thoughts will continue as I think Vicki's spirit alive in that area. RIP Vicki and condolences to all of her family and loved ones.

Harry Kohn

I think I may have known you longer than anyone still on Earth except for your sister.
For decades you were my friend and confidant. We have been through so much together. All the secret stuff tucked closely in my heart.
I loved your spirit and heart, your beautiful smile. You were definitely the only person who would get up and dance with me anywhere !! We genuinely shared our love for animals and nature.
My grief from your death goes deep for so many reasons and my heart is in pieces. But I will see you again my friend, I will see you again. And then we will dance all over heaven.

Clee

Vickey was and will be forever remembered in the hearts and minds of us who loved her and the preservation of the dunes where she lived. On any given day she was out walking thru the dune or on the beach ensuring her best neighbor, the dune, was left undisturbed. I am sure she will be overseeing this lovely area from up above. Who knows someday we may even come across a footprint she has left behind.Our condolences to the family that she loved. MISS YOU Vickey and you will always be remembered.

Maureen & Paul Moravec

When i think of Vicki, I only have the most sincerely happy memories. She managed to raise THE BEST CHILDREN on this earth!!! and she was always so welcoming and warm to whoever walked through her door. Her home was her paradise and I am so happy we got to see her there last summer and spend time with her, surrounded by the outdoors she loved so much. She even baked us a blueberry pie which was just another way she showed her warmth. I hope her heaven looks like Lake Michigan and that she can swim for eternity. XOXO.

Lisa Kozel-LeVasseur and Scott and Fisher

Sometimes in life you find that special friend, a bond that is immediate, deep, and forever. Some one who changes your life, just by being a part of it, no matter the years or miles between. Some one who makes you laugh until it hurts, or consoles you so you feel whole again. Some one who makes you believe that there is good in the world. Some one who holds the world in such high regard, she became a crusader. some one who will be missed by all that knew her, especially those who she touched deeply. Vicki, I love you.

Kerstin Vikstrom

Vicki,
You appeared like a snow angel in the middle of the night, checking on your elderly neighbor. How lucky we were that you became Aunt Shirley's caregiver. Everything you did for her was out of love. And out of love for you, your Brian and Eric worked on projects that went beyond caregiving that made an old woman feel like the Queen of Syndicate Park. Now that you are in Heaven, and have your wings, you will know how much Aunt Shirley appreciated and loved you!

Arlene & Jim Donnelly

Vicki, you will be so missed. I didn't come out and see you, but I did run into you sometimes and we always had things to yak about. you were such a wonderful person and I will miss the pics that eric posted of the 2 of you. I am so sorry for your family, what they are going through and will for a long while. they will never get over losing you, but should be happy for all the time they had with you. sure wish I would have seen you more, but I didn't so no since thinking about it. you are in heaven now and will be happy, but you sure leave a lot of unhappy people here. loved you so much.

Deb Knight

Kerry and family,
I am so sorry for the passing of your Mother. When ever I would run into her at the store she always had a big smile. She would bring me up to date about Kerry. I was Kerry's chair person when she was Miss South Haven and she love to talk about Kerry and all of her children. We spent a lot of time together that year and with Kerry's Grandmother. Vicki will be missed very much. All the family has my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Love you.