Kathleen L. “Kathy” Howard (nee: McClane) Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Dearest wife of the late John D. Howard; dear mother of Elizabeth (Scott) Hilpert and Barbara (James) Cira; beloved grandma of Kohl, Peyton, John, Ava, Oliver, Abigail, Maggie and Norah; great grandma of Michael; dear sister of Daniel (Yolanda) McClane and Debbie (Larry) Killian; sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend.
Kathy, as she was known by many, lived her life with beauty and grace. Kathy enjoyed collecting Hallmark Christmas ornaments along with Jesse Barnes pictures. Kathy was an accomplished craft maker. She enjoyed sewing ,knitting and being creative. She worked for many years in retail and as a private photographer. Some of her favorite joys were spending time with her eight grandchildren and playing cards with her friends. Kathy exemplified a fun loving attitude everywhere she went. Her legacy of love and fun will live on the hearts of all that knew.
Services: Memorial visitation at Kutis South County Chapel 5255 Lemay Ferry Road Saturday March 15, 12pm until service at 2pm. Concludes at funeral home. Celebration of life right after the visitation at 1101 Valmeyer Road, Columbia, IL 62236
I am so sorry to hear about Kathy. I have known her for many years through the Gateway Collector’s Guild. She was always very kind and always concerned how I was doing. We seemed to have a tradition of talking after the meetings were over as we were often among the last few left after most had already gone.
I never knew she was a Jesse Barnes collector too… I’m so sad to find that out now as I loved his work also and have his prints and plates around my home too. I’m sorry we never got to talk about his work.
Kathy will be missed. Blessings to her family.
I am so sorry to hear about Kathy passing away. She was one of the nicest people I knew, and she will be missed at our hallmark club meetings. I know that she loved family and friends. May your family find peace and comfort during this time.
I am so sorry to hear of Kathy’s passing, she was a sweet loving person and she will be missed. I hope that Kathy’s family can find some peace that she is no longer suffering. Rest in peace!