Destinee Nicole Koenig

Destinee Nicole Koenig, 16, of Sikeston, MO, passed away on April 5, 2023 in Glen Allen, Missouri. She was born on December 7, 2006 in Cape Girardeau, MO, to Tucker and Amanda (Shipley) Koenig.

Destinee attended New Madrid High School, in New Madrid Missouri, where she was a 10th grade student. She was an animal person, she had a tender spot for all animals, especially cats and dogs. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She always had her phone ready to take a selfie. Anyone who was beside her, was part of a selfie before they knew it. She loved her “squish-mellows” and the Nightmare Before Christmas. Destinee loved spending time with her boyfriend, Michael McCoy. 

She is survived by her parents: Tucker Koenig of Doniphan, MO and Amanda Brawner of Sikeston, MO; one brother: Atticus Koenig of Jackson, MO; one sister: Sophia Koenig of Bon Terre, MO; her maternal grandfather: David (Tracy) Shipley; an abundance of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother: Susan (Glenn Burcks) Sullivan and her paternal grandfather: Larry Koenig.

Destinee, her grandmother, Susan and her cousin James all passed away suddenly on April 5th, 2023, due to a devastating tornado.

A funeral service for Destinee, and Memorial Service for Susan and James will be held on April 10th, 2023 at the Hutchings-Pendergrass Funeral Chapel in Marble Hill, Missouri. Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM. Funeral and Memorial services will begin at 2:00 PM. Due to the limited seating for this service, it is encouraged that everyone attends the services at a timely manner. It is requested that donations be made to the Hutchings-Pendergrass Funeral Chapel in Marble Hill, MO to help with the sudden passing of Destinee, Susan and James.

Burial will follow at McGee Chapel Cemetery near Glen Allen, MO.

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