Kathleen Hove, nee Zeilmann passed away at her residence Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Kathy was born in Washington, Missouri on August 17, 1940, the first daughter of Werner and Octavia Zeilmann. She was preceded in death by her parents, Werner G. Zeilmann, her mother Octavia Zeilmann, nee Mueller, a special aunt Mary Filla, other aunts, and uncles.

She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Leon, her daughter Tonya Smith, her son-in-law Cliff Smith, Springfield, Missouri two grandsons, Kyle Smith, Hotchkiss, Colorado and Ryan Smith, Springfield, Missouri. Her brother Donnie Zeilmann, spouse Betty, sister Janie Zeilmann, and five nieces and nephews.

Kathy graduated from St. Francis Borgia High School and worked briefly at Schroeder Drugs in Washington. After her marriage they moved to Illinois, and they lived in Joliet and Shorewood for 34
years before returning to Washington in 1995 when Leon retired.

Kathy enjoyed flowers and gardening and especially liked watching birds come to her feeders. She was a kindhearted and compassionate person, who loved animals, and adored her dog, Sadie.

A memorial service will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church to be determined.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to:

Leader Dogs for the Blind

1039 S. Rochester Road

Rochester Hills, Michigan 48307 

or

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church

1014 Madison Avenue

Washington, Missouri 63090