Kristine “Krissy” Marie Hedegaard, age 35, passed away on May 27, 2024 surrounded by many who loved her. She was born in Springfield, Illinois on November 25, 1988 the daughter of Jens and Kimberly (Flanagan) Hedegaard. Krissy graduated from Byron High School Class of 2008. She continued her undergraduate education at Western Illinois University. Krissy then received her Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and Administration from Lewis University in June 2023 while undergoing cancer treatment. Krissy adored babies and children and found her passion working as a site director in childcare. Krissy could teach herself anything. Her determination allowed her to become handy and able to do home improvement projects in her spare time, which was something she enjoyed. She was good at any craft she set her mind too. Her gift was to crochet blankets for her family so they could wrap themselves in her love. She was also an avid reader. However, Krissy’s favorite way to spend her time was with her family, work colleagues, and friends.
Krissy worked hard at everything she was passionate about. And when obstacles came at her she fought. She did not flaunt it, she did not complain, she just forged ahead with grace and compassion. She worked hard for what and who she loved. She was a quiet fighter and she fought until the end.
Krissy is preceded in death by her mother, Kimberly; grandparents, Lawrence and Becky Flanagan and Soren Hedegaard; and her beloved rescue dog, Scooby.
She is survived and missed by her father, Jens (Judy Vojta) Hedegaard of Rockford; sisters, Katrine Hedegaard of Chicago, Karoline (Austin) Pummill of East Peoria, and Klaire (Tye) Carrington of Byron; grandmother, Lilly Hedegaard of Denmark; nieces and nephews, Siggy Pummill, Eden Carrington. and soon to be born Louis Pummill and Baby Carrington , and her “niece” dog, May; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
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