Katherine A. ‘Kate’ Kiser

Katherine A. ‘Kate’ Kiser, age 40, of Quincy, died on February 22, 2024 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. She was born on June 2, 1983 in Quincy, IL the daughter of Eric and Jolene (Blentlinger) Kiser. Kate was the office manager for Eric Kiser Insurance. Kate was of the Christian Faith.

Kate’s greatest loves were her family and her beloved animals.

Kate is survived by;
HER PARENTS: Eric and Jolene Kiser of Quincy.
HER PATERNAL GRANDMOTHER: Frances Armstrong of Quincy
HER SISTER: Allison Thompson of Quincy
NIECES AND NEPHEW: Jasmine Kaiser (Dalton), Emilie Thompson (Zayne Lyon), Mackinzie Thompson, and Masen Thompson.
GREAT-NEPHEW: Kai Kaiser
AUNTS: Jan Pritchert (Gary) and Jeanne Thompson.
Other family including Mitch Thompson, cousins and many friends also survive.

Kate was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents: Russell Blentlinger and Virginia Blentlinger, an uncle Richard Thompson and a close friend Ashley Hoener.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 10:30 AM in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home by Dr. Tom Dickerson. Interment in Greenmount Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) or to St. Jude’s Hospital. Messages may be shared online at www.dukerandhaugh.com. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

30 Comments

  1. Tom Ennis on February 23, 2024 at 1:44 pm

    Jo, Eric & Allison,

    I am so sorry to hear about Kate. Virginia always had nothing but good to say about her and Allison. I only meet her once & it was at Halloween when she came to the house trick or treating. Mom always had good things to say about her as well. Think of Virginia often. Don’t know what I would have done without Virginia after mom had passed. We kept in touch pretty well. Please know that you all our in my prayers.

    Tom

    • Jolene kiser on February 26, 2024 at 8:27 am

      Tom, thank you so for your memories of Kate, and especially my mother. Your continued remembrance of my mother through your placement of flowers on her grave has not gone unnoticed and I am pleased I have the opportunity to finally thank you. She treasured her friendship with Toni and you!
      Jolene

  2. Laurie Morrison on February 23, 2024 at 3:45 pm

    Jolene and family: So very sorry for your loss. Praying for you Mark & Laurie Morrison

    • Jolene kiser on February 26, 2024 at 8:41 am

      Mark and Laurie, I know you more than most people know the utter devastation of losing a child and very much appreciate you prayers and kind thoughts.

  3. Martha Scott on February 24, 2024 at 1:52 pm

    Eric and family: We are sad to hear of your great loss.
    Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers for peace and comfort and healing with happy memories.
    Martha Jo and Irv.

    • Eric Kiser on February 27, 2024 at 5:30 am

      Thank you Martha and Irv. We appreciate your prayers so very much.

    • Bryan and Megan Brown on February 27, 2024 at 8:00 pm

      Kate was a blessing to our family during one of the hardest times in our lives. One of our four daughters had a brain tumor and she kept constant contact with us during the weeks to come and was always there when we needed her afterwards. She sent Aubrey a forever rose which we will cherish forever. We are forever grateful to know her and will miss her dearly. We pray that your family can find comfort in these difficult times.

      The Brown’s

  4. Steve & Pam Maynard on February 24, 2024 at 2:04 pm

    Eric, Jo, and Allison—Our sincere condolences on the loss of Kate. We wish we would have known she was at Missouri Baptist since the hospital is not far from us. We extend our sympathy and will remember you in our prayers.

    • Eric Kiser on February 27, 2024 at 5:37 am

      Thank you Steve and Pam.
      Good to connect with you again.

  5. Roger and Deniece Saylor on February 24, 2024 at 4:05 pm

    Eric, Jolene and family, Our sincere sympathy to you and your family during this very difficult time. Roger remembers Kate from when she was little. May your wonderful memories of Kate carry you thru this very difficult time. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Love and hugs, Roger & Deniece Saylor

  6. Paula (Chamberlain) McLaughlin on February 24, 2024 at 9:02 pm

    Eric,Jo and Allison
    I’m so sorry to hear about Kate. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

    • Eric Kiser on February 27, 2024 at 5:39 am

      Thanks so much Paula.
      Eric

  7. Kathy Herman on February 24, 2024 at 9:52 pm

    Eric and family,
    We are so very sorry to hear this. There are no words, really for a loss like this. Our hearts go out to you.
    Terry and Kathy Herman

    • Eric Kiser on February 27, 2024 at 5:47 am

      Kathy, we are devastated at the loss of our Katie but the kind words are so appreciated. Thank you both for thinking of us in this most difficult time.

  8. Tom and Jane (Ellis/Groh) Wilson on February 24, 2024 at 10:46 pm

    Eric, Jo, and Allison,
    I’m so very sorry to hear of your great loss. Please know you all are in our prayers for comfort, peace, rest, and healing. Though it’s hard to see now, I can attest that God is faithful, and I encourage you to keep seeking Him. 🙏🏻❤️

    • Eric Kiser on February 27, 2024 at 5:50 am

      Thank you Jane.
      We are trying to find our way through this and your thoughts and prayers are appreciated. Thank you both.

  9. Bob and Hyla Lehenbauer on February 25, 2024 at 8:42 am

    Eric, Jolene and Allison,
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort and strength at this time.
    May God Bless you.

    • Eric Kiser on February 27, 2024 at 5:54 am

      Hyla and Bob,
      We are struggling through this difficult time and appreciate your thoughts and prayers.

  10. Phyllis Summy on February 25, 2024 at 10:16 am

    Eric and family. My thoughts and prayers to you. Will remember Kate with fond memories.

    • Eric Kiser on February 27, 2024 at 6:02 am

      Phyllis,
      Kate thought a great deal of you! We are devastated by her death and your thoughts and prayers are very much appreciated.

  11. Keith & Shirley Stokes on February 25, 2024 at 7:52 pm

    Eric & Jolene, as your neighbors we are deeply sorry for your loss. Prayers for all of your family.

  12. Roxie and Jim Bunk on February 25, 2024 at 9:15 pm

    We are saddened to learn of Kate`s passing. We were glad to have had her in our life for a little while. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

    • Jolene kiser on February 27, 2024 at 8:27 am

      Thank you for your sentiments “Aunt Roxie and Uncle Jim”. We know Kate was very fond of you.

  13. Phyllis Summy on February 26, 2024 at 2:31 pm

    Eric and family. I will remember Kate with fond memories.

  14. Heather Hogan on February 27, 2024 at 12:09 pm

    Eric and Jolene, While I never was able to meet her in person, Kate was such a wonderful person to work with. I am so very sorry that she has passed. I wish you all comfort in the loving times you had with her.

  15. Karolyn Buss on February 27, 2024 at 2:16 pm

    Eric, Jolene and family. I am so sorry
    for your loss. May God provide you with the strength required in the days and weeks ahead and may your many amazing memories provide you with comfort.

  16. Kelly Dugan Arvin on February 27, 2024 at 4:04 pm

    Eric and Jolene, Please know that I am sending lots of love and prayers your way as you go through this difficult time. May God wrap you around his loving arms and keep you close in His heart.

  17. Matt Obert on February 28, 2024 at 9:10 pm

    Jolene and Eric so very sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers

  18. Jordan Kiel on February 29, 2024 at 12:43 pm

    Eric and Family,

    I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I always enjoyed my interactions with Kate. You’ll be in my thoughts and wishing you comfort and fond memories during this time.

  19. Sonya Smith on March 6, 2024 at 9:20 pm

    Eric, I’m so very sorry for your loss! As you know, Kate was my sista and we had many talks about insurance before I left Lucent. My deepest sympathies to you, Jolene and the family. Continue to lean & depend on God for strength and my prayer 🙏🏽 is for peace that passeth all of our understanding.

    God Bless

    Sonya Smith 💕

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