"Kassidy and I had the pleasure of working together at 3 different locations, she was always cracking jokes and living life, a couple great memories I have is one where I seen a pic on fb of her and a died wild boar! She was so proud of that!!!! And then there was a time where we went fishing together didn't catch a Damn thing but a good time! I sincerely will miss u Kass, and my heart goes out to ur family... Gone but forever LOVED! "
In loving memory of
Kassidy Lee Ostendorf
May 22, 1994 - May 12, 2016
Kassidy Lee Ostendorf, 21, of Allison, Iowa, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2016, in Mason City, Iowa. She was born on May 22, 1994, in Mason City, Iowa, to Eugene and Carla (Feldman) Ostendorf. Kassidy graduated from North Butler High School and from Hawkeye Community College with a degree in nursing. She was an LPN at Harmony House Health Care Center in Waterloo. Kassidy enjoyed hunting, camping and animals, including her calf Bullet and her dogs Buckwheat and Mac. She is survived by her parents Eugene and Carla Ostendorf of Allison, sister Kylie (Eric) Bluhm of Belmond, sister Karlee Ostendorf of Allison, boyfriend Dan Bergman of Hudson, niece Kinnley Bluhm of Belmond, maternal grandparents Gary (Marlys) Feldman of Allison, great-grandmother Alma Bettenga of Clarksville, great-grandmother Bernadine Krull of Clarksville, along with many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her brother Levi Ostendorf, paternal grandparents Edwin and Donna Ostendorf, uncle Eddie Ostendorf and uncle George Smith.
Tributes
"Kassidy was one of my students at Hawkeye Community College. I want to extend my deepest sympathies to her family and friends. I remember her always smiling, a positive, bright, and caring young woman. Our community has also lost a wonderful Nurse. She will be missed. Jane Herrera"
"Carla and Eugene: My deepest sympathy to you during this time of loss. May you be comforted by cherished memories. Just looking at the photos on this site, it's evident what a fun-loving, happy young lady you raised. Many prayers for you and your family. "
"I will miss you my friend. You are a gracious and full of spirit young lady. I enjoy working with you and to know you. until we see each other again in other side of life...in Heaven."
"I will always remember her laugh. She always laughed. And she always wanted to be outside. She loved hunting and fishing and camping and bonfires and just everything about the great outdoors. Words cannot begin to describe how much i miss her. I just can't believe she is gone.... Ostendorf family you are all in my heart, thoughts, and prayers "
"Thoughts and prayers to the family. So sorry for your loss. ?'?"
"Kassidy i am so grateful to have known you. You was part of my family for 4 yrs. We got to watch you grow into the beautiful young woman you become. We got to share so much with you from prom, your high school graduation and even you becoming a nurse. I will never forget your beautiful smile. You had a heart of gold and people loved to be around you. I could just go on and on. So i will end this by say "Goodbyes are not forever, goodbyes are not the end, they simply mean we'll miss you until we meet again." "
"I first met Kassidy while working at the care center in Ackley and we quickly became good friends. She was a wonderful nurse and an amazing person. Her smile and her fun loving personality was contagious. If I was having a bad day she could always make it better. I will charish all the times we were together. There was never a dull moment when Kassidy was around. I will miss her like crazy. Love you girl. "
"There are so many things I will remember you for! I will never forget all of those crazy nights out at camp comfort, they were the best. Being in school with you and getting into trouble was just kind of a thing back then. I'm so glad I was able to call you my best friend and enjoy all those moments with you. Kaylee sure liked it when you visited, mostly because you always came at nap time. I'm thinking about you and your family everyday! As you always told me before you hung up the phone, love you babe!❤️"
"Kassidy thank you for bringing smiles to everyone you knew, it was great working with you and getting to know you more through my family, you will be missed! Margie Schreiber "
"I worked with Kassidy at the nursing home in Greene. And she always put a smile on every single person!!!! She will be truly missed!!!!!!"
"My prayers are with the family. She was always fun to work with and she was so kind and generous. She will be missed. Rip"
"She was so happy and genuine. Couldnt help but be in a good mood when she came around! I'll forever remember her for being happy and always laughing. Very outdoorsy girl and would always enjoy seeing her at camp comfort in the summer and catching up. Im gonna miss You Kassidy. Ostendorf Family your in my Thoughts and Prayers. "
"My heart is broken again it is worth it for the time we spent together. I will never forget all the hijinks we got into or our hunting trip. I know you will always be in the tree stand or duck blind with me.Until we meet again. Love ya kass!!"
"My heart is broken again it is worth it for the time we spent together. I will never forget all the hijinks we got into or our hunting trip. I know you will always be in the tree stand or duck blind with me.Until we meet again. Love ya kass!!"
"Kassidy I don't know where to begin, you were so special to our family. You will never be forgotten!! Thinking of all your family and your friends!! Miss you girl!"
"I am so glad I got to know you! I am definitely gonna miss you stopping by outta the blue to say,"Hey!" And visit with me, I'm gonna miss that most of all. You are true,Tom Boy, and loved the outdoors with friends and family! Like camping,hunting,fishing, and enjoying a cold one. Miss ya, will cherish all the memories I spent with you!!! God truly blessed everyone with blessing of knowing you!!! Thoughts and prayers go the family and friends of Kassidy "
"The first time I met you your smile lit up the room. You were a ray of sunshine for all of us night shifters. We all miss you so much Kass. You were such a caring nurse, and I know you had so many new plans in store. My heart breaks for your family and Dan, and I hope they know they are not alone in missing you my sweet friend. God bless you Kassidy and watch over all of us until we meet again."
"You will be so dearly missed but never forgotten. It was always a pleasure to work with you as you were a great nurse and always brought a great smile with you. RIP dear Kassidy. "
"Kass I'm so glad I got to work with you. Nursing lost a special lady. Rest in peace."
"I'll always remember kassidy for her smile, she was so outgoing and so fun to be with. My thoughts and prayers for your family. Fly high with the angels Kass, I love you. Gina Harkrider and family"