Kristi M. Vande Vegte

April 24, 1980 - April 6, 2023

Visitation: Visitation, with family present, will be Monday from 5-7 p.m. at Bethany Reformed Church. 

Service: A Celebration of Kristi’s Life will begin at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 11 at Bethany Reformed Church in Canton, SD.

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Kristi M. Vande Vegte, age 42, died Thursday, April 6, 2023 surrounded by her family at Sanford USD Medical Center.  A Celebration of Kristi’s Life will begin at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 11 at Bethany Reformed Church in Canton, SD.  Visitation, with family present, will be Monday from 5-7 p.m. at Bethany Reformed Church.

          Kristi was born on April 24, 1980 in Orange City, IA.  She graduated from M-OC/Floyd Valley High School in 1998.  She later attended and graduated from Iowa Lakes Community College.

          She married Jason Vande Vegte on April 6, 2002 at Alton Reformed Church in Alton, IA.  She worked in animal health until becoming a stay-at-home mom to her daughters, Allison, Kylie and Leah.

          When she wasn’t running the household, she could be found tending to her animals, gardening, and spending time outdoors.  She also enjoyed canning, quilting and making homemade soups, soaps, jellies, and gifts.  She treasured time spent with her family, especially her girls.  She was a member of Bethany Reformed Church in Canton.

          Grateful for sharing her life are her husband of 21 years, Jason; her daughters, Allison, Kylie and Leah; parents, Kurt (Lora) Prange; brother, Keith Prange; in-laws, Doug (Wanda) Vande Vegte; brothers & sisters-in-law, Mark (Allison) Vande Vegte, Matt (Amanda) Vande Vegte, and Nick (Christina) Vande Vegte; 12 nieces and nephews; grandparents, Norm (Dorothy) Prange; along with numerous extended relatives and friends.  She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Derwood and Carol Getting.

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  1. Pastor Doug Johnson and Salky on April 9, 2023 said:

    We send our sincere expression of sorrow for your family in this loss of wife, mom, sister and daughter. Pastor Doug and Sally Johnson Pickstown community Church Pickstown, SD

  2. Nicole Bylsma on April 9, 2023 said:

    Sending all my love to each and everyone of you. Kristi was an especially kind and caring person. So very sorry for your loss.

  3. Patricia Fitzpatrick on April 9, 2023 said:

    Had the privilege of meeting Kristi through Ryan & Heather Loehr. Kristi always impressed me as a kindhearted, gentle soul. God be with those she leaves behind and loved so dearly.

  4. Harold and Pat Brudigan on April 11, 2023 said:

    Jason, Allison, Kylie, and Leah, you have our Deepest sympathy in your time of Loss. May God give you strength. your Dad & Mom’s camping friends .

  5. Judy Fox on April 11, 2023 said:

    I had the privilege of working with Kristi at CSC High Plains and Webster/Patterson Vet Supply for a few years. She was sweet, kind, funny and just a pleasure to be around. Truly a pure heart and soul. My heart goes out to Jason and the girls. May God comfort you all and give you His peace.

  6. Shawn Smith on April 11, 2023 said:

    Kristi left a huge void in our lives, but now a bright light in heaven. She was truly one of a kind… sweet, caring, and nurturing mother.
    She will forever be in our hearts. Love Always. Aunt Shawn