Vicki Steffens Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Traverse City, Michigan

COURTLAND TWP. — Vicki Lynn Steffens, 36, of Rockford, passed away suddenly Friday, Feb. 20, 2009.

Vicki was born Sept. 16, 1972, in Onaway, to Richard and Patsy (Moran) Kent. In 1990, she graduated from Traverse City High School. Vicki was pursuing a career in Medical Technology and finished at the top of her class in that program. She was passionate about being her own person and took pride in raising her children.

Vicki was a great mom. Her family and friends will remember her as a loving and caring person with a funny sense of humor and an adventurous spirit. Her special interests were dancing, listening to good rap and rock music, sledding, swimming, boating, playing softball, kayaking, mud bogs, and the simplest of pleasures such as enjoying television and reading magazines. Vicki loved hot and spicy foods, Chinese cuisine, ice cream and chocolate of any kind.

Vicki is survived by her children, Christopher Michael Steffens and Loryn Elizabeth Steffens; parents, Richard and Patsy Kent; brother Jason Kent (wife Jennifer and daughter Raegan); sister, Kandi Lannen (husband Josh and sons Kamerin and Ryan); special friend, Joel; and loving family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, James and Muriel Kent; her maternal great-grandparents, Howard and Neva Klein; her maternal grandfather, Dayton P. Moran; her aunt, Sundae Kitzman; and her uncle, Daniel Moran.

Visitation for friends and family will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today, Feb. 24, at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.

Funeral services will take place at noon Wednesday, Feb. 25, with visitation one hour prior at Faith Reformed Church. Mr. Derrel Kent will officiate. Graveside committal services will be held in Oakwood Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to The Children of Vicki Steffens. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and the church.

The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services; www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com

This obituary was originally published in the Record-Eagle.

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I am a work associate of Penny's. When she told me about this tragic story, I was moved. I have chldren roughly the same age as Chris and Loryn. The challenges of dealing with this sort of loss will never go away fully, but, with time, it will get better...a few words I have shared with people in challenging situations in the past, "...sooner or later, we all come to the realization that life is but a sequence of memories, capture and seize the good ones, learn from, but don't dwell on the...

March 19, 2009

To Vicki's Family,

I was so surprised to hear about Vicki's passing. I just cant believe it. Vicki and I used to be best friend's in high school. We graduated together in 90'. We were always together at school and doing sleep over's at each other's house. We would go to the school dances together. She was so much fun and had a huge heart of gold. We would talk about boy's and just do girl stuff. I will miss her. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. -- Kelly Mitchell

Kelly Mitchell

March 01, 2009 | Traverse CIty, MI

I wanted to send u my thoughts and prayers to your family. I was at the accident and wanted you to know that I was with Vicki within ten seconds after the accident, the first person to be with Vicki. I wanted to let you know that she was not in any pain and was with her when she passed. May this be a comfort that she was not alone and not in any pain. If you at all would like to talk to me, my number is 616-262-9703.

Melissa Lake

February 27, 2009 | Rockford, MI

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I graduated with Vicki and had the chance to know her from 10 grade up. She was one of the sweetest people I have ever had the chance to meet. Bless you all in your time of grief.

Kate Geraci

February 27, 2009 | Traverse City, MI

The town of Amasa got to know Vicki when she lived here and enjoyed her energy so much. She was a member at Sion where Loryn was baptized and her church congregation is saddened to hear of her passing. John, Christopher and Loryn, Amasa has you in our prayers.

Helen Hord

February 25, 2009 | Amasa, MI

Loryn, Richard and Patsy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time.
Kathy, Steven, Tobey and Kaleigh Miller

Kathy Miller

February 25, 2009 | Rockford, MI

Richard, Patsy, and family
My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Debbie Wilson, (Danielle Kent's mom)

Debbie Wilson

February 25, 2009 | Atlanta, MI

Rich, Patsy, Kandi, Josh, Jason and Jennifer,

Please accept my deepest sympathies in this difficult time. I am saddened by your loss.

Trevor Wieland

February 25, 2009

Loryn (and family), We send our thoughts and prayers to you. Mr.Swayze, Mrs.Swayze, Adam and Ben

Kristi Swayze

February 24, 2009 | Rockford, MI

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