It is with a heavy heart that today we will be writing one of our last blog posts on Cassie’s Journey. Cassie peacefully passed today at 2:57 AM. Unfortunately the infection that was found in her respiratory system made its way into her brain and created a large mass pushing on the left frontal lobe. The medical staff could have performed an emergency brain surgery, with a low chance of success. The best case scenario would have been a surgery that resulted in frontal lobe damage, which would have affected her personality, memories, and right side mobility. She was surrounded by her family throughout all of Friday, and was showered with love.
We would like to sincerely thank you all for following her journey and constantly showering her and the family with love, prayers, and support. We ask that you please give the family time to recover and grieve the loss of a truly special individual. We will post service details on this page at a later time.
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30 responses to “Cassie’s Finale – July 19th”
She was so incredibly blessed to have all of you there with her. Praying for peace for all of you.
We are so sorry to hear about your loss and will be praying for comfort and healing for the family.
Kurt and family-We continue to hold you in prayer in the days ahead as you process Cassie’s passing and celebrate her life on earth. She was an incredible woman and a source of strength for so many. May you feel God’s presence surround you. ♥️🙏
Love you all
I am so very sad and sorry to hear this. I continue to pray for all of you. May God comfort you during this time.
I did not know Cassie personally, but got to know her through the many friends she had in the tennis community. I followed her throughout the terrible and unfair journey she went through, and prayed for her constantly. Prayers to all the family during this very difficult time.
My heart is breaking for this family. God gave her wings to go home and be with our Heavenly Father & her Daddy Jim. Sending up prayers to her family & Jackie her Mother my dear friend since high school. 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️
My sweet Cassie, I am forever grateful that I got to call you my best friend. My heart is broken but I find peace knowing your dad’s loving arms are wrapped around you. I will continue to pray for Kurt, the boys, your mom, Jace, and the community who are in mourning.
Conner, sending you and your family so much love, thoughts, and prayers! ❤️
Rest in peace Cassie. Continued prayers for all of the family. I pray you feel the Lord’s love and comfort as you grieve a great loss.
So sorry for your loss. She was a sweet, kind person!
I am so sorry for your loss. Rest in peace Cassie and prayers for comfort for your family to make it through these next days. We have been praying for her and all of you. She will be mised by so many.
This news breaks my heart 💔 You are all in our thoughts and prayers 🙏 Our daughter, Mady, truly enjoyed having Cassie as her teacher during her time at VB. She will be greatly missed 💕
So very sad to hear this! loss! Please know that Cassie has touched many many lives in a special way. We have been following all of the updates and continued praying for strength and healing. May you all sense God’s presence and peace in the coming days!
I’m so sorry for your loss! You will be missed. Praying 🙏🏻
Dane and I are so saddened to hear of Cassie‘s passing. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. ❤️🙏
How devastatingly sad. I prayed for a happy outcome. Dear jene and family heartfelt condolenses,love,hugs. Laura Kulow
We are so sorry for your tremendous loss. Our heart felt condolences to all in the family. She truly was one of the best.
We are saddened to hear of Cassie’s passing. Our sincere condolences to her family. We didn’t know her well, but she was always smiling and was a great teacher. God gained an angel today. May she RIP.
May Blessings follow her and your family .
I am heartbroken. Words can’t even describe how I am feeling. Your family has my deepest sympathies. She was a very special person, a great teacher and especially a loving wife and mother. Nothing met more to Cassie than her family. You are all in my family’s thoughts and prayers.
Prayers to your family, so sorry for your loss
Our sincere sympathy as you process and grieve this loss and earthly void left when Cassie entered Heavens gates. She will forever be with her family, friends, colleagues ,and students as her life,laughter, lessons and inspiring story will live on. Jackie, you’re on our mind and in our prayers as the neighborhood mourns with you.
Mrs. Olrich was my teacher so many years ago; she truly had an impact on who I am today. She touched so many lives at VB. She was a wonderful and kind educator! May she rest in peace. Your family is in my thoughts.
Kurt, Cole and Connor,
We are so very sorry to hear of Cassie’s passing. May your faith and the love that surrounds you bring strength and comfort. May your cherished memories of Cassie shower you with peace during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Oh Kurt, we are so very sorry for the loss of your sweet Cassie. We are heartbroken for you and the family. Praying for you in the difficult days ahead. Much love!
What a warrior …such a hard battle! Sweet Cassie rest in peace 🕊️
Kurt my thoughts and prayers will continue on for you and your boys and all of your family ❤️🙏🏻
Kurt,
So very sorry for your loss. I pray you and the boys can find some comfort in all the love and memories sweet Cassie left you with. God bless you and your family.
Dear Kurt, Jackie and family,
I just learned about Cassie’s long and devastating battle for her life—and my heart is shattered. I am regretfully just learning of any of this news today.
We met in 1989 and quickly formed the kind of friendship that only young adults away from home for the first time can build: full of laughter, late-night talks, shared hopes, and deep trust. I felt a deep connection with Cassie as a dear friend, sorority sister and bridesmaid. Even as the years passed and life took us in different directions, I never forgot her warmth, her brilliance, her laugh, compassion, and that spark she carried with her everywhere.
It’s hard to put into words what it feels like to lose someone who was such a vibrant part of your past. I’m heartbroken for her family and all who loved her. And I’m grateful for every memory, every moment, every laugh we shared.
Rest peacefully, my beautiful friend. You fought so hard, and you are so loved. 💔
Dear Kurt, Jackie, and family,
I just learned about Cassie’s heartbreaking battle and passing, and I’m in shock. I’m so sorry I’m only finding this out now.
Cassie and I met in 1989, and we quickly became close—building the kind of friendship that grows when you’re young and away from home for the first time. We shared late nights, lots of laughs, big dreams, and a deep bond. She was a dear friend, a sorority sister, and one of my bridesmaids. Though time and distance came between us, I never forgot her warmth, her humor, her kindness, and the light she carried with her.
Losing someone who was such a meaningful part of your life is hard to put into words. My heart is with all of you. I’ll always hold on to the memories we made and the love we shared.
Rest in peace, sweet Cassie. You are deeply loved and missed. 💔
She was such a wonderful person. She was my son’s favorite teacher and my daughter was looking forward to being in her class. She inspired kids to do so much. As a fellow lady in STEM I loved getting to talk with her. She was an encouragement and a joy. In my daughter’s words, “she was a beautiful lady who had lots of gifts”. She did indeed use her talents and gifts to her fullest. Prayers to your family.