Key Takeaways
- Kami Moon, a renowned Ohio radio personality, passed away on April 20, 2025, at 47.
- She served as a radio broadcaster of WLKR and K96 for over 24 years.
Kami L. Moon, an Ohio native and heart and voice behind WLKR and K96 radio, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at the age of 47, surrounded by family and friends.
While the information regarding the actual cause and manner of the untimely death of the renowned Ohio radio host, Kami Moon, is not yet available, according to her Obituary page, she passed away unexpectedly at 5:45 a.m. on Easter Sunday.
The obituary page further added that the late Kami Moon was just in time to use her raspy voice and one-of-a-kind humor for a morning show broadcast.
Moreover, her untimely demise has left a profound void in the hearts of her family, friends, and loved ones.
The whole Berlin Heights, Ohio, community mourns the loss of their beloved native Kami Moon and extends their heartfelt condolences to her family during this difficult time.
One wrote:
“Our hearts and prayers go out Kami Moon’s family and friends and to WLKR/K96 family!Kami was our 1st Celebrity Bartender, may she rest in the radio heaven!!R.I.P Kami.”
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Another added, “Way too young. Condolences to the family and friends.“
The late Kami Moon leaves behind her beloved parents, Linda and Kelly Moon of Berlin Heights, her sister Kelly, and her husband, Kurt Vetter of Toledo.
In addition, left to cherish her life are her nephew Daniel Kelley Vetter, niece Marissa Grace Vetter, aunts, uncles, cousins, and the whole family.
Her nephew, Daniel Vetter, took to his Facebook page to express his sorrow at losing his beloved aunt Mimi Kami and recalled her memories.
“My Aunt Kami, or Aunt Mimi as I affectionately called her, was one of my best friends. She was a free spirit who loved to spend time with family, travel, and use her gifts and talents to help those around her. In short, she was everything I strive to be. She served as a beacon of light in the darkest moments of my life. She truly was one of a kind, and those who had the pleasure to know her were blessed by her presence.”
Daniel Vetter
The Kami Moon Served As A Radio Broadcaster For Over Two Decades
Kami Moon was an amazing radio personality for over 24 years, whose powerful voice touched thousands of people.
After graduating from the Ohio School of Broadcasting, she began her radio journey as an intern for the Billy Bass radio show in Cleveland.
Moreover, in the initial phase of her career, she worked at WGAR coordinating their “Coats for Kids” clothing drive.
Kami Moon began her dream job as a radio broadcaster on the “Cooking with Kami” program on WLKR in Norwalk, where she shared amazing recipes.
In addition to her program on WLKR, she continued to thrive in her radio journey working on the morning show with K96 County, an Elyria/Lorain Broadcasting network alongside Tim Kelly, Mike Jeffries, and Josh Bowman.
Kami Moon was also the program director and Promotions Director of K96/WLKR.
She also hosted her own show, “Moon Over Mid-Day,” from October 2024 to February 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily.
The late Kami Moon was also famous for her philanthropy. She helped several local non-profit organizations and community events, including emceeing “Girls Night Out” for breast cancer, the Erie County Humane Society, Local Firefighters Chili Cook-Offs, and WLKR and K96 Listener Appreciation Jams at the Huron Boat Basin.
Kami Moon’s contribution to the community as an exceptional radio personality and social worker will always remain in the hearts of her family, friends, and loved ones.
Moreover, her family has organized a visitation and memorial service to honor the late Kami Moon on Friday, April 25, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. through 8:00 P.m. at Toft Funeral Home, 38 South Street, Berlin Heights.
A funeral and celebration of life service for family, friends, and co-workers will be on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Berlin Heights, Ohio.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Instead of flowers, donations can be made to the Erie County Humane Society in Sandusky, Ohio, to honor Kami’s memory.
- Born on January 21, 1978, Kami Moon graduated from Edison High School in 1996.
- At the age of 15, she worked as a waitress at Marconi’s at Olive Garden and Sandusky Bay Pancake House.