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Kerrie Lynn Kennedy
1971 - 2021
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Mark Ortner posted a condolence
Monday, June 7, 2021
So sorry to learn of Kerrie’s passing. We were roommates in Seattle in the mid 90s when I was going to grad school and she was starting her career. We had a cool apartment on 41st and Stone Way in Wallingford with great rooftop parties. Unfortunately we lost touch over the years but it was always great to catch up with her from time to time at local Marquette alumni events. I was so touched when she reached out to me to let me know of her cancer battle after the passing of my cousin from brain cancer in late 2019. It’s clear by all the great tributes that she was a very caring and special person that touched so many lives in such positive ways. May we all continue to honor her memory.
Mark Ortner
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Denise Ploof uploaded photo(s)
Monday, March 15, 2021
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It’s hard to believe Kerrie is gone. She was so vibrant.
I will forever be grateful to have had her as a friend and cherish the times we had together. We met when she worked at the Carol Milgard Breast Center and I did freelance marketing work for them. She and I hit it off and developed a friendship during our work together there and continued after she left the breast center. Some people in life you just develop a strong connection with – and she was one of those people for me.
She was warm, funny, fun and genuine. She was a hard and dedicated worker. My life will forever be better because Kerrie was a part of it. -- Denise Ploof
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Sue Meland posted a condolence
Monday, March 15, 2021
Dear Kennedy family and friends :
Kerrie became one of my very dearest friends during the last 10 years. She always made me feel so valued as a friend and colleague at work. Kerrie had a lot to give and we really leaned on each other when needed advice and support from the other. She was a friend of the heart What I truly valued about was how much room she had in her heart for EVERYONE she cared about—both family and friends. I am going to miss your daughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend so much. It is so hard to imagine my life without her. During her illness I have gotten to meet so many of you and if I haven’t met you, she had plenty of stories—all funny, all good! Kerrie—I love you and miss you dearly !
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Karyl Grottola Kubiak uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, March 14, 2021
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Kerrie was one of the first people I met when I arrived on the 8th floor of Schroeder Hall at Marquette University. We were both from out-of-state and didn't know too many people. Kerrie's warm smile and welcoming personality made me feel comfortable being myself around her. I was blessed to quickly become her friend. Through our college years, we made many lasting memories including countless parties, SAGA-catered cafeteria meals, long talks, late-night cram sessions, a spring break trip to Tacoma and Vancouver, and performing our choreographed dance to the Munch a Bunch of Fritos jingle on tables in dorms, apartments, houses and eventually at my wedding reception. Kerrie and I became official sisters as founders of the Theda Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Xi Delta Sorority. Our sisterhood was strong and ever-lasting, even when many miles separated us. We met again in Milwaukee after my first child was born and most recently, Kerrie rallied a group of us to attend our 25th MU reunion and we are all SO GLAD we did! Although she was undergoing treatment and not feeling the best, Kerrie happily participated in all scheduled events plus many rounds of Rummy 500 in the hotel lobby. Kerrie was the calm of her own storm; concerned more about how news of her condition would affect all of us rather than worrying about herself. She never wanted the focus on her and craved the normalcy of casual conversation. When we said goodbye, there were tears, yet hopes of seeing each other again. Unfortunately, we never did. I will remember Kerrie when I watch the Seahawks, dip my french fries in tartar sauce and do my best to emulate her enduring traits in my own friendships going forward. Kerrie will be in my thoughts and heart for the rest of my life. Wishing the entire Kennedy family hope and strength during this difficult time. May memories of Kerrie bring you comfort and peace.
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Kyle Casey uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, March 13, 2021
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I am one of Kerrie’s many nephews. This photo is from a brunch I had with Kerrie and my grandparents—it was a lot of fun. Any time with Kerrie was a great time. She was an all-around amazing person and I will miss her dearly
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Carolyn Spieldenner posted a condolence
Saturday, March 13, 2021
Dear Casey family and the whole Kennedy family, We are so incredibly sorry for the loss of your sister, daughter, Aunt, friend...Kerrie was such a lovely person. I remember the time we went to a show with some of Kim's family in Tacoma and I sat next to Kerrie. She made me feel like an honorary Kennedy that day! So warm and funny! The next time I saw her was at Antoine's play at GRCC. She had undergone months of treatments at that point but again, she was such a warm, friendly presence there supporting her sister Kim and little Antoine. I feel honored to have been included in Kim's email updates. The world is a better place for Kerrie having been here and she will live on in all of our memories.
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Sue O'Neill uploaded photo(s)
Friday, March 12, 2021
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Kerrie's big hugs were the best hugs! She was so excited to go to a SeaHawks game so thought I'd share this picture. I will miss cheering on the Seahawks, kayaking, dinners, vacations, and of course shopping with my dear friend Kerrie. So very hard to believe we've lost her so young, so sad but so blessed to have had her as my friend.
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Jon Pelto uploaded photo(s)
Friday, March 12, 2021
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Kerrie was one of my first friends. From the time I could walk, I knew Kerrie as my boon companion and partner in being the youngest in the neighborhood, always trying to keep up with the “big kids.” My earliest memories of birthday parties and games of tag always involve Kerrie. As twentysomethings in Seattle, we spent some great post-college years leaning on each other and trying to figure it all out. Thinking of Kerrie, I see a beautiful smile and sparkling eyes. I can’t picture her any other way. I will cherish all my memories of Kerrie and appreciate the impression she made on my life.
-Jon Pelto
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Lisa Wilson uploaded photo(s)
Friday, March 12, 2021
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I want to send my deepest condolences to Kerrie’s family. The loss and sadness of losing her is incredibly difficult. She was always so kind and funny and energetic, and in the past months, demonstrated how incredibly brave she was as well. Our conversations will be missed, her laugh that filled the room- it’s so overwhelming and I just pray for peace and comfort to her family that she loved so dearly.
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Eileen Budge uploaded photo(s)
Friday, March 12, 2021
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I’m so sorry for your loss. Kerry will be missed. It was so nice reconnecting with her at our reunion. She brought joy to us all. My condolences.
Eileen Bailey
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Laura Hagensick uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, March 11, 2021
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Here's a photo of Kerrie and me on a warm, spring day in Wisconsin. I will always remember the fun times we had. Kerrie was a bright light in our circle of friends and we will miss her very much. My sincere condolences to the Kennedy family. You are in my prayers.
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Liz Schallack uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, March 11, 2021
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I am one of Kerrie's Marquette friends, a college housemate, and a sorority sister. I can't imagine a world without Kerrie's beautiful spirit in it. Thankfully, we were all able to gather at our Marquette reunion a few years ago and reconnect. We had so many great times in college together, and were able to create even more new memories at the reunion. I will forever cherish our late night talks, sitting on our porch steps, going to all of our Alpha Xi Delta events, late nights at the Safe House, and living in Schroeder Hall together. I remember when we were putting messages into fortune cookies for sorority recruitment and instead of message about how much we love our sorority, Kerrie wanted to write a fortune that read "no fat chicks." I don't know why we thought it was so funny, but we laughed and laughed about that one, sitting at our picnic table in the kitchen of the Wacky Shack (our college house). I will miss Kerrie and her huge heart.
Kennedy family, I cannot imagine what this time is like for you. Know that I am keeping you all in my prayers. May God give you comfort and peace.
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Lee Gardner uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, March 11, 2021
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Kerrie reintroduced me to our hometown of Tacoma. She showed me all the new and great restaurants in areas that I would have never imagined as a kid growing up there. This is a picture of us at the Narrows Brewing Company in 2016, near where I lived when we went to high school at Bellarmine. Over the past several years I always looked forward to my visits to Washington because we'd always have a great time catching up and talking about the Seahawks, about music, etc. There are no words to describe the kind of void I feel for the loss of Kerrie. She was one of those rare truly good people who was nearly always positive and warm. I will especially miss the sound of her voice. Such a kind soul.
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Leanne Scherbinske uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, March 11, 2021
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I had so much fun with this lady over the years. I'm not sure what life looks like without her. I hate that a pandemic made it impossible to connect this last year. I will miss her so much. My heart is so heavy.
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Kim Casey uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
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The hole in my heart is huge. I have spent so much time with Kerrie over the last couple of years that I feel lost right now.
I will think of you every day, Kerrie. I love you. Kim
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The family of Kerrie Lynn Kennedy uploaded a photo
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
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