Owen C. Vaughn

Owen C. Vaughn, 17, Kewaunee, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 3, 2025, after losing a battle with mental health. He was born June 1, 2007, to Chris Vaughn and Ashlee (Malvitz) Vaughn. He was a Junior at Kewaunee High School where he was a member of the Football, Wrestling, Baseball and Trap teams. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, skiing and snowboarding.

Owen was a great big brother, cousin and friend. He loved nothing more than spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed trips to the cabin in Brussels, spring break trips to Gulf Shores and fishing trips to Rice Lake. Owen had a memorable laugh and infectious smile that could light up any room.

Owen will be deeply missed by his parents, Chris Vaughn (Holly King) and Ashlee Vaughn (Matt Wojta), siblings: Drew and Bryn Vaughn, his dogs: Daisy and Ace, his grandparents: Brad and Mary Vaughn, Greg and Sheree Malvitz, his aunts and uncles: Kerry Verheyen, Josh and Alicia Kleiman, Travis and Abby Bruening; cousins: Sydney Verheyen, Miles, Tate and Davis Kleiman, Ellie, Henry and Willa Breuning; great grandmother, Jan Vaughn and many friends, teammates, classmates and family members that loved and cherished him. He was preceded in death by his great grandparents, Delbert Vaughn, Raymond and Joyce Ebben, Harold and Joyce Malvitz, Allan and Barbara Smith.

The family would like to send sincere thanks to the Kewaunee County Sherriff's Department, the entire Kewaunee Community and School District, St. Paul Lutheran Church and School, especially Pastor Daniel Olson.

Visitation will take place on Friday, February 7, 2025, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Kinnard Funeral & Cremation Services - Kewaunee. Prayer service will follow at 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 9:00 am - 11:00 am at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Montpelier. Funeral service will take place at 11:00 am with Pastor Daniel Olson officiating.

Kinnard Funeral & Cremation Services is assisting the family. Online condolences can be shared at KinnardFCS.com. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established in Owen's name.

For those unable to attend services or who would like to show their love and support from afar, the funeral service for Owen will be streaming live on the St. Paul Lutheran Church and School Luxemburg's Facebook page.