Kathlyn Hahs

Kathlyn M. Hahs, 94, formerly of Jackson and Cape Girardeau, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2018, at Aberdeen Heights Assisted Living in Kirkwood, Missouri.

Born September 28, 1923 in Millersville to Homer B. and Emily Lois Houk Hartle, she was the first of two daughters. Kathlyn and Archie M. Hahs were married February 3, 1945, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. They had been married 41 years, when Archie passed away June 16, 1986..

Kathlyn attended grade school in Millersville, and was a graduate of Jackson High School and Mineral Area College in Park Hills.

She worked in public accounting for many years and in the accounting area for Drury Companies in Cape Girardeau.

Kathlyn was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Kirkwood, Missouri. She was a former member of New McKendree United Methodist Church, P.E.O Chapter D.J.., and Eastern Star all in Jackson. Her favorite hobby was quilting. She felt blessed that she was able to make a quilt for each of her family members, and that she was able to quilt until she was well past the age of 90.

Loving survivors include her son, Milburn "Mel" (Nancy) Hahs of Kirkwood; two grandsons, Christopher W. (Rachel) Hahs and children Lucille, Olivia, and Naomi all of Oak Park, Illinois, Erik M. (Kristina) Hahs and son Liam of Pikeville, North Carolina; a sister, Betty (the late Bob) Goza of Jackson; and many dear nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews; and great-great nieces and nephews.

Visitation is Saturday, March 3, 2018, from 9:30 a.m. to service time, at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

The funeral will be Saturday, March 3, 2018, at 11 a.m., at the funeral home, with the Rev. Emily Gillula officiating.

Interment will follow at Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson.

Memorial contributions are suggested to PEO Chapter D.J.; Post Office Box 321, Jackson, Mo. 63755; or Trinity Lutheran Church, 820 Lockett Road, Kirkwood, Mo. 63122.