I wrestled with even posting this, but ultimately felt it was necessary to let y'all know about a special member of our KDC family who is no longer with us. Jessica Van Soestberg passed away very unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 24. She was 28. Most all of you didn't know Jessica, but you probably received messages from her or saw her work here on KDC. She handled the classifieds, posted events, helped businesses with their pages, announced the contest winners, and was a do-it-all member of our production team. She was also my friend, and her infectious smile/laugh was something I looked forward to everyday when she walked in and took her seat at the desk next to mine. She loved animals, photography, cooking, and was an excellent artist. I can't even begin to understand how her husband is handling all of this. Please keep him and Jessica's entire family in your thoughts and prayers. And let this be a reminder: Hold those you love close everyday, and tell them how much they mean to you. You just never know... RIP, Jessica. Our little office family will never be the same. Â
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