Kathleen Rita Beyer, nee Biver, 71, of Belleville, IL, born June 24, 1950, in Belleville, IL, died Sunday, August 22, 2021, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.
Kath, as she was known to all loved ones, thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her family and watching her grandchildren grow. Over the years she opened her home to numerous foster children. Her other passions included spending time with friends and hunting down bargains at rummage sales.
In 1968 she graduated from the Academy of Notre Dame and went on to graduate with an Associates of Science from Belleville Area College. Kath loved traveling the world as a flight attendant for TWA and American Airlines for over 30 years. After retiring from the airlines, she enjoyed working as an instructional aide at Belleville Area Special Services Cooperative and teacher’s aide at Belleville Township High School East. Kath also spent many years helping at the Apostolic Church of Belleville and was a beloved member of St. Peter’s Cathedral.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leon Urban and Mary Lois, nee Truttmann, Biver; a son, Charles Beyer Jr.; and a sister, Joan Ott.
Kath is survived by her husband, Charles Beyer;
a daughter, Alexis Beyer (Derek Sakris);
two sons, Dustin (Brandi) Beyer, and Zachary (Cayelea) Beyer;
five grandchildren, Nadia, Phillip, Jamison, Oliver, and Ella; and one grandbaby on the way;
a brother, Michael (Kathy) Biver;
sisters, Vicki (Richard) George, Jody (Bill) Dingivan, Alice Loya, nee Biver, and Kristy-Jon (Mark) Ekes;
and numerous beloved nieces and nephews.
Kath will be missed more than words can express and cherished dearly. Her passing is not the end, because she left behind so many memories that will live on, including the lessons she taught and love she gave so fiercely.
In lieu of flowers, please consider sharing stories about Kath to celebrate the full and lovely life she lived. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Funeral: Cremation services will be held with a memorial service at a later date.