# Annie Koester: A Community in Mourning | Kansas City News

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Podcast: [Kansas City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kansas-city-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7559400)
Published: 2026-07-19T15:52:38+00:00
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## Resource

A fifth grader at St. Ann Catholic School, Annie Koester, tragically passed away after a car crash on July 15th, leaving her community heartbroken. The family, en route to a soccer tournament in Nashville, lost their beloved daughter who had been on life support. In response, a GoFundMe page surged past $26,000 in under a day, reflecting the outpouring of love from neighbors and strangers alike. The school honored her memory with a special mass, as friends, family, and the community came together in prayer and support, proving the power of compassion in the face of unimaginable loss. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6115e62724305072

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