Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, passed away suddenly on February 1, 2024.
Kathy was the wife of Bob Leverenz, dear mother of Mark and Michael. Dear daughter of the late MaryAnn (Weinmann) Hannan and late Maurice Hannan. Dear sister of Michael (Dona) Hannan. She was also a treasured niece, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin, and friend.
Kathy was a 1985 Graduate from Barnes Nursing School, 1979 Graduate from Lindbergh High school, and earlier St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Grade School. Kathy was a dedicated wife, mother, and child of God. Part of her immense love was shown in her nursing at St. Clare Hospital. Many doctors and patients asked for her by name. She also had a knack for shopping, always figuring what everyone else needed, while hardly ever buying herself things. She always wanted the best for others. Her two boys felt selfless love. She will truly be missed.
SERVICES: Visitation and Funeral Mass will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. Patrick’s Center to help the homeless, with emphasis on mental help: Donate – St. Patrick Center (stpatrickcenter.org)
Kathy was a friend and coworker. She cared for everyone with a kind heart. She loved talking to her patients and telling them personal stories to help them. Very sad about her final hours here on earth. She will be missed.
Thanks Patti for sharing your kind words! – her brother Mike
I’m sending up prayers for her two sons. They were at the center of her life.
RIP Kathy. You will be remembered for your years as a Recovery Room nurse.
Thanks Diane – her brother Mike
Kathy was my locker mate when I started in surgery at St. Joe’s in Kirkwood. Have good memories of her . RIP Kathy .
Janey, sorry, I believe my replies may be dropping off. Thanks for taking the time to share. – her proud brother Mike
Kathy was a very kind and loving person. She was a friend and coworker. She was a mentor and a very compassionate nurse. You could tell she loved being a nurse by her stories, actions and the special care she gave her patients. She has taken care of some of my family members over her time at St. Clare per my request and she was excellant and went above and beyond for her patients. Rest in peace dear friend and coworker. Very sad to here of her death, she was too young. She will definitely be missed.
Thanks Mary for sharing your kind words, I smiled because if I ever needed medial help, she would set me up with great nurses and doctors… – her brother Mike
Kathy was a wonderful nurse and friend. She would do anything for anyone. She loved her shopping days. Her boys were the love of her life. She lived for all her family. She will be missed, but good memories of the 10 years I worked with her. Prayers and hugs for all of her family.
Thanks Kathy. I’ve always known of my sister’s compassion for doctors, patients, co-workers, and her boys. Thanks for taking time to confirm! – her brother Mike
Kathy was a hard worker. Always willing to help her fellow coworkers. I pray for her family and her sons… she loved her sons…R.I.P. Kathy
Thanks Deirdre! We are living on prayers right now. – her brother Mike
I went to nursing school with Kathy and used to meet her at Denny’s and we would drive together. After us both working at Barnes after nursing school , we both ended up at St. Joe’s in Kirkwood and then at St. Clare. She was very hard-working, compassionate and selfless. She loved her sons dearly. You will be dearly missed Kathy rest in peace!
Thanks Jamie sharing your story of Kathy! She loved her job and it crushed her to have to retire. – her brother Mike
I worked with kathy for many years at St. Joe’s and then at saint Claire. Over the years we have kept in contact mainly through “chatty” christmas cards. Kathy was an amazing nurse , caring and compassionate. She was always there to lend a hand and help however she could.
And as passionate as she was about nursing, she was even more so about her family. She shared many a stories about friday night “pizza and game night”as well as family vacations…
Mark and Michael, you have always been,
and now from heaven, will always be the center of your mother’s attention and affection. She will always be with you, watching over you.
Rest in peace my friend, Rest in peace
Thanks Teresa for your awesome and very accurate statement about her love. – her brother Mike
I love her and will miss her dearly, as she was my guidance when I was young and I’ll never forget all of the times we spent together. My deepest condolences to everyone, and prayers for healing…
thanks Cyndi! We have a lot of great memories
I worked with Kathy for many years, until I retired from St. Joe. All of us in one small recovery room! Got to know each other very well! Kathy was a great person and a great nurse and friend! Prayers for you Kathy and your family!🙏
She was a wonderful sweet kind person she took care of many of my doctor’s patients with such care and compassion. It was a privilege to work with her Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord. May the perpetual light shine upon her…
Thanks Lisa, I believe Kathy is reading your words and knows she did it right. This means a lot to her sons and I. – her proud brother Mike
We are relatives living in Germany, and not all of us three siblings had the pleasure to meet Kathy in person. However, our mother Maria who was a cousin of Kathy’s mother MaryAnn often showed us fotos from the St. Louis family with Kathy as a baby, as a child, as a young adult, and also as a mother of two sons.
We are deeply sad of the sudden and unexpected loss. Our prayers are with her and her family.
Thanks Germany! We feel the love and prayers. “Earth has no sorrow, Heaven can’t heal.”
Joe and I are heartbroken at this sad news. Her passing is a terrible loss to your family. So sorry for you all.
Thanks Joe and Karen. Its surreal.
She is in heaven, and lived her life for others.
Love, Mike
I worked with Kathy at St. Joe’s in Kirkwood. I worked in the OR while she was in PACU. She was always so kind. I believe my Aunt Rosemary Phelan taught her when she was in grade school at St. Elizabeth’s. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Thanks Maureen. Yes, Mrs Phelan was one of our favorite teachers!
Thinking of you and your family through this difficult time. Will always be in our prayers.
Thanks Tim. We are feeding off prayers!
Kathy was a great person to work with at the hospital. She was always kind. I will miss her.
Lindsey, you can be sure Kathy is reading this in Heaven. I’m sure she is very proud. Her forced retirement was very sad, and I believe she had no idea of the impact she made.
I know she knows now! thanks for taking the time. – her proud brother Mike
Kathy and I met at St. Joe’s a very long time ago. We had our boys around the same time and talked a lot about how they were doing and what activities they were involved in. They were definitely her pride and joy. She was always caring and a great nurse to her patients. She never forgot to mention a thing in her reports. My deepest condolences to her family and boys know she will be watching over you.
Jane, know that Kathy and her boys are reading this… We are very proud of Kathy and the life she led.
Thanks for taking the time to brighten our day! – her brother Mike
As you can tell from the other tributes Kathy was a beloved member of our St Joe family. She moved around the place with speed and determination. She was an excellent compassionate and hardworking nurse. She also had a great laugh. I have many fond memories of working with her. My condolences go to her family, friends, and especially her cherished sons. May her memories be a blessing ❤️
Thanks Michele. she did it right! She retired knowing she could not take care of her patients at the level she expects.
Agree, these tributes are awesome and helpful to her family and I believe she is reading them from heaven.
thanks for taking the time to brighten our day. – her proud brother Mike
Kathy was such a devoted nurse! And her patients were #1! She only had them in mind when she was caring for them. Kathy always asked about my folks who had health issues, inquiring as to the progress or sympathetic with their lack of progress. Always very sincere. Such sadness at this time. My heart goes out to the family. A great loss to all who knew her
Mark, Michael and family members, I’m so sorry for your loss. May God be with you all. 🙏 My Deepest sympathy 🥲.
Thanks Gloria!
Kathy was a dear fellow nurse, coworker (St. Joseph Hospital in Kirkwood & SSM St. Clare Hospital of Fenton) and friend. The first post op patient report I received, when I started at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Kirkwood, was from Kathy. Kathy’s attention to detail and the care she gave her patients was exemplary. I had the privilege of having Kathy as my nurse when I had surgery many years ago. I love you Kathy and you will be sorely missed ❤️
Carla, thanks for the beautiful tribute. Kathy is reading this! Her boys have to be proud!
I’m sure she loved working with you. – her proud brother Mike
Mike and Dona hugs and prayers to all of you, thinking of all in this time.
Aunt Henry
Sharon
Barb
Patty
Karen
Jim
And our families.♥️
Karen, thanks for the note. Your prayers are helping. I hope we can get thru the funeral tomorrow! Love, Mike