Farber & Otteman Funeral Homes (2024)

From: Lytton, IA

Kalia Dream Vreeland, infant daughter of Zachary Vreeland and Kaylee Gergis, was born on August 7, 2021, in Iowa City, IA. She was as perfect as a newborn baby girl could be. To hold her in their arms for the first time was a moment both of her parents will never forget. With her beautiful eyes and her newborn ’coos’, she immediately had her parents wrapped around her little fingers. She loved bath-time almost as much as snuggling with her mom and dad. Kalia left her earthly body on Saturday, October 2, 2021, while sleeping peacefully at home. Her time here on earth was short but it was certainly filled with love. May her beautiful soul rest forever in God’s arms for eternity.

Left to mourn her loss are her parents, Zach and Kaylee of Lytton, IA; brother Blayde Pedersen; grandparents: Gary Vreeland of Lytton, IA, Elizabeth Gergis of Sac City, IA, Mike Gergis of Sac City, IA, and step grandfather Heath Hallberg of Sac City, IA; aunts and uncles: Jay (Amanda) Vreeland of Muscatine, IA, Carol (Rachael) Strohm of Duluth, MN, Nikkie (Nick) Peterson of Fort Dodge, IA, Shane (Anna) Zellmer of Sac City, IA, Jacob Gergis of Sac City, IA, and Alex (fiancé Lexi) McGregor of Guthrie Center, IA; great-grandparents Dan Richards of Florida and Kelli Hagler of Missouri; great-aunts Devin Richards of Georgia and Rochelle (Paul) Defever of Idaho; great-uncle Shane Zellmer of Missouri; great-great-grandmother Bonnie Richards of Sac City, IA; and many other extended family members.

Kalia was preceded in death by her grandmother, Deb Vreeland; great-grandparents Loren ‘Swede’ Richards and Samir and Dorothy Gergis.

An Angel in the book of life wrote down our baby's birth...then whispered as she closed the book:

"Too beautiful for Earth".

Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 8:59 AM

“MOMMY LOVES YOU FOREVER AND ALWAYS BABYGIRL NEVER FORGET THAT CANT WAIT TO HORK YOU AGAIN SOMEDAY YOULL ALWAYS BE MOMMYS LITTLE GIRL UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN SWEETHEART ”

- Kaylee Gergis

Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 8:59 AM

“MOMMY LOVES YOU FOREVER AND ALWAYS BABYGIRL TO THE MOON AND BACK DONT EVER FORGET THAT ❤️🌸👼”

- Kaylee Gergis

Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 8:59 AM

“Our prayers for you in your terrible loss! May God bless you with comfort at this sad time! 🙏😪🙏💕”

- Jan & Bill Engler

Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 9:16 AM

“So sorry for your loss...”

- Pat Peyton

Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 9:16 AM

“Aunt Nikkie and Uncle Nick love you so much. You were such a beautiful baby girl. Til we meet again ❤️”

- Nikkie Peterson

Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 3:46 PM

“Daddy Loves You, To Infinity And Beyond!”

- Zachary Vreeland

Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 3:46 PM

“An angel baby she will always be, forever in eternity. My sympathy goes out to her parents, her grandpa Gary and the rest of her family. ”

- Darsi Huddleson

Monday, October 11, 2021 at 11:24 AM

“Kaylee, words can't express how sorry I am for your loss, but know that she is in Heaven watching over you. May God give you peace and comfort during this time. I love you and am available anytime to talk. Sincerely, Rachelle shay”

- Rachelle Shay

Monday, October 11, 2021 at 11:24 AM

“Her Big Brother knows that she will always be watching over everyone and heaven gained another beautiful angel. And nothing can ever take her spot. Keep your head held high. We love you guys!!”

- Blayde Pedersen & Randa Pedersen

Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 4:31 PM

“My heart felt condolences...You are in my prayers...We Love you”

- Dan Richards

Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 4:31 PM

“I am so sorry for your loss.”

- Nelda Bartels

Friday, October 8, 2021 at 6:18 PM

“Kalia blessed you with cuddles and smiles for such a short time, but that will last in your hearts forever. We'll never know your pain but are keeping prayers and love coming your way. God bless you!”

- Doug and Becky Baker

Friday, October 8, 2021 at 5:46 PM

“So deeply sorry and hate that you have to go through a heartbreak like this. Keeping your family in our most caring prayers.""Even though Kalai was with you for too short a time, she'd already brought her family so much joy. And she was already so very loved." Hold onto that sustaining love.”

- Pastor Missy Brown

Friday, October 8, 2021 at 5:46 PM

“Love you guys! Thinking about you and praying for you always!!!”

- Heidi Baker

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