Kay W. Offenheiser

Kay W. Offenheiser obituary, Belleville, IL

Kay W. Offenheiser

Kay Offenheiser Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Metroeast Mortuary on Mar. 19, 2025.

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Kay W. Offenheiser (ne Savage), aged 82, passed away on July 20, 2024, in Belleville, Illinois
with her family by her side. She was a kind and loving person who had an infectious laugh and a
great sense of humor.
She is survived by her daughters, Deena (Tim) Kedrowski of Necedah, WI, and Paula (Dale)
Zink of Smithton, IL; grandchildren, Zachary (Gabby) Leavens, Kaylee Leavens, Ryan (Robbie
Lawson) Zink, and Andrew (Niki Koesterer) Zink. She also leaves behind her sister, Patricia
(Steve) Hacker of Mountain Home, AR, along with many nieces and nephews.
Kay was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband of 52 years, Jerry.
Kay cherished her role as a mother and grandmother, pouring her love and energy into her
family. Her absence will be deeply felt by all who knew her.
In accordance with her wishes, there will be no service.
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