Kathleen (Meyr) Steffens

Kathleen S. Steffens, 75, of Jackson passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

She was born January 27, 1949, in New Wells, daughter of Albert H. and Elda Gerler Meyr. She and Richard L. Steffens were married on May 18, 1968, in New Wells. Kathleen was a 1967 graduate of Jackson High School. She retired from AmeriChicken with 39 years of employment. Her prior employment included Edison Brothers, Jackson Savings & Loan; Colonial Federal Savings & Loan; and Direct Sales.

In 1973, Kathleen transferred from Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Wells to St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson. She was faithful to her Lord and Savior through membership at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson. Her service included: Board of Education, Board of Stewardship, Secretary to Voters Assembly, PTL, Sunday School teacher, visited shut-in members, and Day 3 Seeds, formerly Hope Seed. She frequently donated blood to the American Red Cross. Loving survivors include her husband, Richard Steffens; two daughters, Jennifer (Frank) Williams and Tamara Steffens; grandchildren Kaleb Willams; siblings, Arlyss Schmidt and Jean Roth.

She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters Rose Marie and Pauline Richter; brothers-in-law Leroy Roth and Edward Richter. The visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson.

The Rev. Joshua Schmidt will conduct the funeral service at 10 a.m., Thursday, October 3, 2024, at the church.

Interment will follow in Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery in New Wells. The family suggests that contributions be made to St. Paul Lutheran Schools or Day 3 Seeds. McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family by clicking on the tribute wall tab above Kathleen's obituary at mccombsfuneralhome.com.

Day 3 Seeds
2959 West 40th Road, Bertrand MO 63823
Web: https://day3seeds.org/

St. Paul Lutheran School - Jackson, MO
216 S. Russell St., Jackson MO 63755
Tel: 1-573-243-5360
Web: https://www.stpauljackson.com/