Kassi Dallmann Obituary

I can't believe it's been fourteen years, Kassi. I can still hear your wonderful laugh, clear as day, in my memories. I think of you often and remember you so fondly. The world truly lost a bright star when we lost you.

kass, a year, huh? it feels like yesterday and forever at the same time. i think about and miss you everyday. i'm reminded of the saying, "time heals all wounds" and wishing it were more specific. i love you always & forever. you will never be forgotten.

Love you always, Kass. Miss you very much. You'll always be in my thoughts and heart.

We just found out the tragic news and are sadenned to hear the news. She was always so pleasant to talk to, very professional, and a hard worker. Our thoughts go out to the family and friends.

Kassi was a joy to work with and was a wonderful woman. She will be missed tremendously and I will miss her cheery voice and advice. My hopes and prayers are with her family.

I worked with Kassi through DG and McDonald's for some time - I'm an import to Oregon from New York City via Michigan and Chicago, and we always chatted about so much and got on so well. It was always a great break to the days chaos at hand, that we could talk about people, mannerisms, the weather, artsy-fartsy things - anything really - but it was always genuine with her. She was so real and I loved her wry sense of humour, plus she understood mine. She definitely stood out - and now she's a very special angel to so many. I give my deepest condolences to Adam and her family and everyone whom she touched...

I knew Kassi from Baraboo High School Band. I wasn't close with her, but I remember seeing her everyday first hour in the band room with her saxaphone...smiling. I was sadened to hear she was taken so early in her life. My condolenses to her family and friend.

"Don't Fear - Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped away into the next room. I am I, and you are you. Whatever we were to each other, that we still are. Call me by my old familiar name,speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Put no difference in your tone,wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was. Let it be spoken without effort,without the trace of a shadow on it. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was; there is unbroken continuity. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?I am waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner. All is well."

Henry Scott Holland
1847-1918

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Kassi, you tamed the wild heart of my friend Adam, you gave a tremendous amount of time to me and my silly school project (for which I was more grateful than you ever knew), you were always warm, welcoming, funny and a little bit wierd. In a good way. You will always be loved, always be missed.

kassi is gone. i see her face & i want to throw up & cry & scream & i am so mad & sad & lost & i don't know what to do. i don't understand what happened. kassi was not supposed to die. she was supposed to marry adam & live happily ever after. she was supposed to play lucy in dog sees god. she was so excited about that. how do i plan my wedding when i know she won't have hers? we were both surprised to have picked wedding dresses that were not what we had imagined. i didn't get a chance to show her the pictures of me in mine. i wanted it to be a surprise. we talked about both wanting gerber daisies & cupcake wedding cakes. i start thinking & my head starts to spin. i remember meeting her when i showed up early for brain children auditons. she was my first point of contact w/the rubicon theatre project & all of the wonderful things that have happened since would not have happened w/o her. i remember being the first to arrive at our first rehearsal. she told me about adam & how he was in madison & would be moving in w/her soon & that she didn't know what cohabitation would be like. i was already living w/my then boyfriend, now fiance, john & told her that once she got over the boy smell, she'd love it. after meeting adam i didn't understand how they ever could've been apart. i had never met two people that seemed so much like one. soulmates. i loved them both instantly. i only hoped that john & i would be as happy after seven years as they were. they were excellent love role models. and life role models. one of the last times i saw kass was at the audtions & callbacks for dog sees god. we were talking about girls who were just so sweet and nice. not like us. we were much better at being sassy. i mean, it even rhymed with her name, she pointed out. she had a really bad headache & she just wanted a dark place to lie down. i came out of the theatre after being gone for awhile & found her on the floor w/her hood tightened around her head so all you could see was her nose. she made a dark place, she told me. she looked so funny. i lost my wallet that nite & called her & adam & after the longest day ever they finished their train ride home, got in the car, & went back to the theatre to look for it. it was like 1am. they both had to be up for work. it didn't even strike them as doing anything out of the ordinary. i cried like an idiot over my stupid wallet that nite. i gave them huge hugs & thanked them so much the next day b/c it was so nice of them to go out of their way & they really shouldn't have & blah blah blah. they looked at me like i was crazy. it hadn't occurred to them to do anything else. that's what good friends & good people do. kass was such a good person. and adam's such a positive person. i complain & gripe & whine about the stupidest things. of all people for something tragic to happen to it should not have been them. i got adam's text to pray that morning. i don't pray. i don't believe in god. but i had spent days willing her to be okay. i had spent hours straight b/w the last time i had news to the time i got news willing her to be okay. i repeated over & over again for hours "please be okay please be okay please be okay." i don't understand how things went so wrong so fast. i have never lost a friend before. i have no idea how to deal w/this. i was w/her friends for hours the day she died & i've been reading what people have been writing & i am jealous of their faith. it seems to provide at least the smallest bit of comfort. i have never wanted to believe so much. i've always thought people being there in spirit & watching down on you & being in a better place was a bunch of crap. when you die, you're dead. but w/kassi, i just can't seem to do it. i can't believe she's dead & that's it. she's gone. i keep leaving comments on her myspace page like maybe she'll read them. i want to do the play like maybe she'll see it. i couldn't will her to be okay but maybe i can will myself to believe that she is. i mean, how do i do this? the picture of me & kass is sort of eerie now. it's of us in our last show the joy of going somewhere definite. we're about to sing. i hated that part b/c i have a horrible singing voice. but she held my hand & looked into my eyes & smiled a little & we sang together. when i look at it i can hear her voice. the song talks about surrendering to god & on your dying day he'll take you home & soothe your fears away. it was an honor to have known kassi. i have so much love for her & i will miss her every day for the rest of my life.

Kyla,

May your sisters's memory be a blessing to all who knew her. My condolences to you and your family.

Dear Kassi,
we are very sad that we never got the chance to meet you and welcome you to our family. We have learned so much about you and the wonderful person you were from Kyla (our future daughter-in-law) and Thorsten that we have the feeling of knowing you anyway. We will help to keep your memories alive. Our thoughts are with the whole family and Adam during this heartbreaking time.

I did not know kassi for very long, but my life is better because of her. During the time that I knew her, a difficult thing happened in my life. When she found out she was very concerned. She was not "you have my condolenses" concerned, but genuinely hurting because she saw that I, someone she barely knew at that point, was hurting. She was proof that there are people who are truly loving and compassionate in this world. Thinking about her has always made the world seem brighter and more caring. I will never forget her, and am forever grateful to her family for raising her to be such a beautiful person.

I worked with Kassi for several years on McDonald's. She was one of the people I could turn to when I was in a jam. Although I never met her, she will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.

Kassi and I graduated frome Baraboo Senior High School together. At the time this picture was taken, we did not know we would grow up to become friends. This is at my sister's prom in 1984 and we were the crown bearers. I have not seen Kassi since high school, but she will always have a special place in my heart.

I will always remember you! God Bless!

I've worked with Kassi for years but unfortunately never had the opportunity to meet her in person. She was such a fantastic individual who was always willing to help. I am very privilaged to have worked with her. She will be missed.

I knew Kassi through My brother Kurt who went to UWSP and was good friends with Adam and Kassi. My heart goes out to all of her family and friends and all of the people who Kassi touched in her life. Along with all that she has accomplished in her years on this earth, she has left a mark in my heart to always keep your friends and family close and to treasure every moment you have together. I will always remember her.

I'm so sorry for your loss. Although I haven't had much contact with Kassi since college, I will always remember her as always being herself...never fake. She was a truely good person.

I knew Kassi from her years at DG. Always on top of things. And funny. My condolences go out to her family and friends. She will be missed.

I only knew Kassi for 6 mos. as a co-worker, but she has been etched in my memory forever. She made me laugh, she made me smile, and I wish her family and friends the best at this difficult time.

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Carolyn and Dave Dallmann raised a beautiful young woman who filled her life with everlasting friendships and undying love. Her life on this earth was much too short, and she will be missed by all who were lucky enough to have her be a part of their lives. May God bless you Kassi, and may He bless all the loved ones you've left behind with the gift of comfort.

I knew Kassie briefly because she worked with my friend at DG and this year joined my MS Walk team. She was such a great personality and was so generous to raise money for our cause. I truly enjoyed her company and she had an infections laugh. It saddens me to know she left so soon. My thoughts and prayers go out to all her loved ones.

Dear, sweet Kassi, we will all miss you so much. You were sunshine on a dark day; always with a kind word; always with a beautiful, radiant smile. You were a rare person, which makes your loss all the more difficult to those who knew and loved you. You are in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers always.

It sadden me to hear the news of Kassi's passing. She will be missed by all who knew her. My thoughts and prayers go out to her any her family.

I want to express my deepest condolences to Kassi's family and to Adam. I am very sad. I am sending my love to all who are in grief.

I didn't know Kassi personally but by working with her I found Kassi to be friendly, helpful and full of laughter. It brought tears to my eyes when I heard she left us so soon. So I just want to say you are truly missed and thank you. Sincerely Erika

Kassi was one of my "theater daughters" when we lived in Baraboo. She was bright and fun and so talented. What a terrible loss for all of us. I'm sure she is in the arms of Jesus now.

Kassi will be truly miss, I am a co-worker of hers a couple of years ago at DG Systems. I would always past her desk and always had a joke to say and she would laugh. My prayers are with you.

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

Kassi was and remains an intimate part of my childhood, life and memories. She was beautiful inside and out, and never forgot to call on my birthday--she was one of those hardcore friends who did thoughtful things like that. She will always remain in my heart. I saw her a month ago and she was radiant and happy, with the sun on her face, and that is one of the images that sits predominately on my brain. My deepest sympathies go to her parents, sister and fiance. She remains deeply loved.

We did not have the privilege of meeting Kassi, but we do know her sister, Kyla. After reading the touching tribute and hearing about Kassi from Kyla and Thorsten, it is obvious that she truly lived a full life in her short twenty-eight years. Our deepest sympathies to her family and friends.

Kyla,
Our hearts are broken for what you, your family and all whom Kassi touched are going through. Words can't begin to be enough. Know that you and Kassi are in our thoughts.

Kassi, I have been in contact with many of your clients the last few days. Each of them expressed how professional, fun, reliable, and special you are - and how much they enjoyed working with you! Thanks for all you've accomplished -- You leave this world a better place!

Kassi was the kind of person who inspired warm feelings and happiness even among those who did not know her well. Her loss makes my heart ache for all the small ways she touched my life and brightened my work days, but even moreso for all her loved ones, family and friends. She will be truly missed, but her memory is an inspiration to treat life with the same optimism she always did.

Her sense of humor, personality, talents - everything, were truly a gift and will be greatly missed. I am thankful for the opportunity to know Kassi.

What a beautiful tribute.

I did not know Kassi but I knew her older sister in high school and if she was anything like Kyla then the world is missing out on a wonderful and very talented person. My prayers go out to all of you who knew her and will miss her greatly.

While working with Kassi at CBD Marketing I got to hear a lot about Kassi. Kyla always spoke lovingly and proudly about her sister. We all got to meet Kassi and her mom when they came to pick up Kyla for adventures.
I am so sorry for your unfair loss of a wonderful woman.

I worked with Kassi for many year's, she was always a happy young lady that I will really miss and all my prayer's go out to her family & friends.

Kyla, I am so sorry... my heart goes out to you and your family. What a terrible loss. I hope you can find strengh in the fact while with us your sister found happiness,love, made the most of every moment and made a difference and in her own way a contribution to society. I'm sure in your own special way you and your family will honor and forever rember Kassi. May your God bless her and your family.

Kassi, your brightness,efficiency, humor, competence, dedication and friendship will be missed by GSD&M on a daily basis. You are an incomparable loss - our deepest sympathy to all your family and friends.

I only spent time with Kassie and the Rubicon crew a handful of times, but I know this: her smile & laugh were infectious and you couldn't help but love her. She will be greatly missed.

Kassi was an AWESOME person! She made me feel like she had known me all her life. We only knew each other for a brief time, but she touched me. I will miss her!!

Kassi,

Although I only knew you for a little over 3 years, I will never forget you. You are the little sister I never had. I only wish you met Max. Sometimes you were more excited about him than I was. I hope you find peace and all of your closest loved ones do as well. You will be missed by all.

Love,
Brian

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. She was one of the most graceful dance partners I've ever had. She could make me smile and I'll miss her warming presence.

Your energy, enthusiasm and bright smile will long be remembered. You will be missed!

I have worked with Kassi at DG FastChannel since March 2007. I sat near her desk when I first began my employment here, and had many, many questions. Kassi was so patient with me, taking so much time to explain things to me. She always had time to help. She was such a nice, genuine person, and I am so shocked and sad that she is no longer with us. My heart is with her and all those who were close to her.

What a wonderful younglady. I will miss speaking with her each and every Tuesday. What an extraordinary younglady.

I met Kassi when she was very young, afraid, and angry about being afraid. I was stage manager for one of her first plays,"The Miracle Worker" in which she played Annie Sullivan. She was insecure and moody---a teenager still unaware of how smart, talented and beautiful she was. Watching her find her passion for theater was like watching a young flower find the sunlight, and she blossomed before my eyes. Ten or so years later, Kassi crossed paths with my son Jordan, also an actor in Chicago. He loved working with her and really enjoyed being her friend. In her too-short life she overcame her fears and took on the world...setting an example for all of us.

Kassi -
You will be missed and never forgotten. Words cannot describe the sorrow we feel.

Kassi was a co-worker of mine at DG Fastchannel and a very good friend
She will be truly missed and my prayers go out to the family for she was truly an angel

you have my deepest sympathy
Kassi was loved by so many and will be truly missed

kassi's smile and silly faces will be here forever!

my thoughts are with are with both families and all friends--far and near.

This is just the saddest thing for me to write. I worked indirectly with Kassi on the McDonald's account and she was always a ray of sunshine and also buisness minded at the same time, I never had to worry about anything when she take the reins, she will be missed for this and a Whole Lot More........including her sense of humor and love of humanity. My thoughts are with her family and fiancee Adam during this difficult time.