Kerri J. Moegenburg
May 14, 2016
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Kerri Moegenburg, 40, passed away unexpectedly on May 14, 2016, at Iowa Methodist Hospital. Services will be held at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines on Friday May 20, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior.
Kerri was born December 20, 1975 at St. Mary's Hospital, in Rochester, MN to Ron and Delores Moegenburg. A graduate of Ottumwa High School and Buena Vista University, Kerri spent most of her career in the newspaper and insurance industries. She was most recently employed with Met Life in West Des Moines. Kerri had a great love of music and enjoyed an eclectic variety of musical genres. She loved to read, especially biographies and classical literature, write poetry and short stories, and capture images through photography. Kerri enjoyed nature and loved animals; she was a passionate activist for the environment and animal rights.
She is survived by her life partner, Jenny Thorn of West Des Moines, IA; her father, Ron (Cindy) Moegenburg, of Sioux Falls, SD; her mother, Delores (Jacob) Bohi of Bloomfield, IA; her sisters, Kim Wilcox of Knoxville, TN and Kortney Moegenburg of Show Low, AZ; her brother, Kory Moegenburg of Stillwater, MN; step-siblings, Melissa Fraser of Durham, NC, TC Fraser of Fairfield Glades, TN, Joan Lam of Bloomfield, IA, Deborah Clark of St Petes Beach, FL, Carolyn Bohi of Bloomfield, IA, Susan Bokorney and Bill Bohi of Scottsdale, AZ, Kim Alley of Kansas City, MO, Jake Bohi of Bloomfield, IA, and Janet Viands of Fredericksburg, VA; nieces, Jessica and Jennifer Bixby of Knoxville, TN, Jami Bixby of Gatlinburg, TN, Allender Wilcox of Denver, CO, Sydney Wilcox of Knoxville, TN, Amber Lepur of Phoenix, AZ and Chloe Flolo of SD; nephews, Michael Lepur of Phoenix, AZ, Kory Moegenburg, Jr. of FL, and Noah Moegenburg of SD.
Memorial contributions may be directed to The Elephant Sanctuary, 27 E Main St., Hohenwald, TN 38462, www.elephants.com. Conndolences may be expressed online at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Mackenzie Herzog
05/20/2016
My condolences to Missy and all of Kerri's family and friends. You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Missy Reeves
05/20/2016
I cannot begin to express my sympathies for all of you due to Kerri's unexpected passing. She was such a beautiful soul. I'm still finding myself looking in the parking lot for that green jeep. My favorite fun memory is the day that she tagged me on FB that she had got her first "Jeep Wave". :) May your memories bring you comfort as well. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Anne Gregory
05/19/2016
To Kerri's family and friends, I am sending my heartfelt sympathies and prayers to you all at this difficult time. Kerri was my childhood friend and we shared lots of fun and laughter. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. Wishing you all peace during this difficult time.
Kim (Pence) Fears
05/19/2016
I am truly heartbroken. Kerri and I had so much fun together in school. Over time, we went our separate ways but we always picked up right where we left off. That's how beautiful her soul is. I am sending hugs and prayers to Jenny, Kim, Ron and Dee. I cannot imagine your heartache.
I am so blessed that I had the chance to call her my friend!
Kathy Grade-Hamersley
05/19/2016
Kim & Family So sorry to here of the sudden passing of Kerri. We have known her since Eisenhower Grade school. She was such a fun child and person. Full of sunshine and positive thinking. She will be missed. Hope your memories and prayers give you strength.
Connie (Hogan) Plaht
05/19/2016
Kim & Family,
My heartfelt condolences to you and your entire family! I remember so well, when Kerri was born and the years to follow when she would run around in her little dresses and try to entertain us even thou being in middle school, we might not have wanted that--HA! Spent a lot of time with the Moegenburg family and do hope you hold close the good memories that you have of Kerri.
Many thought and prayers.
Connie (Hogan) Plaht
Candi Best
05/18/2016
I was deeply shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden, tragic passing of Kerri. We have known each other since we went to school together in 5th grade, and while we were never super close, we have become lots closer on Facebook the past few years. I am going to miss her so much! She was so compassionate and always had a kind word to share about my children.
She made this post on Wednesday asking what everyone stood for. I saw it, paused and almost posted "You stand for peace, love and music." That's the side she showed to me, anyway, though many others know her better than I did.
The world is less kind today without her in it. It's just not fair and I'm so, so sorry for Jenny and her parents, her sisters and for the entire family.
I have made a donation to the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee in memoriam. My heart goes out to all of you.
C K Bohi
05/18/2016
wishing deepest sympathy for Kerri's sudden passing, remembering the fun and laughter, that she brought, going mudding in Dad's ol red ford, and getting stuck, having to call me to bring the tractor..
Dan and Joannie Holdhusen
05/17/2016
May God's amazing love embrace you in your sorrow. You are loved by so many.
Kim Alley
05/17/2016
My Sweet little sibling who joined my family when your mom married my Dad. What a journey! We have shared many laughs and raised eyebrows! I'll never enter a Hard Rock Cafe without thinking I have to find that "perfect" guitar" pin for Kerri! But that is what will always be that little something silly special of you I will treasure. Just between us. Until we meet again sweet girl. Love you to the moon and back. Your other sister Kim-Bim
Kelly Soyland
05/17/2016
Ron and Cindy,
May your deep faith and the promise of Jesus carry you during this extreme sadness and loss. We are all praying for you.
Mary Caponi
05/17/2016
I met Kerri at work, but got to know her better through facebook and goodreads. She was a compassionate and empathetic soul who appreciated good music and a good read. My heart aches for Jenny and for their family and loved ones. What a devastating loss. Praying for peace and strength for all as you come together to find a way to cope and to celebrate the gift of Kerri's life.
Andrea DeGroot-Nesdahl
05/17/2016
Ron and Cindy, my thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of such sorrow. Hold on in faith as Jesus brings light to darkness, and victory over death. Peace be with you.
Chuck and Janelle Hiatt
05/17/2016
So sorry to read of this loss. This is a sudden shock for all of you. May God remain right by your side through all of this.
Sarah Breese
05/17/2016
Prayers to all of those who loved Kerri, which was many. She will be greatly missed. My heart is heavy but even more so for those that were closest to her. There isn't many whom have a heart like Kerri's and are able to express it the way she did.