Kathleen "Kathy" Elizabeth Hite

Kathleen Elizabeth (Weinel) Hite, age 63 passed away peacefully at her home in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, on Monday, April 27, 2026. Kathy, as she was lovingly known, was born on Wednesday, May 9, 1962, in Indiana, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late William and Harriet (Simpson) Weinel. In the early 1970s, Kathy moved with her family to Junction City, Kansas, where she attended school and graduated from Junction City High School in 1980. She later became the proud mother of three sons: Matthew, Ryan, and Christopher. Kathy devoted much of her career to the banking industry and also worked for the Internal Revenue Service. She eventually made her home in Raytown, Missouri, where she lived for more than twenty years before later residing in Lee’s Summit. Kathy found great joy in cooking and baking, often sharing her creations with family and friends. She loved hosting gatherings and creating a welcoming space for those she cared about. A devoted listener of 98.9 The Rock, her family fondly described her as “obsessed” with the station. She also had a deep appreciation for Elvis Presley’s music. Above all, Kathy cherished her family and treasured every moment spent with them. She especially enjoyed decorating for the holidays—Christmas being her favorite—taking care to make everything just right. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, William and Harriet Weinel; her brother, Tom Weinel; and her sister, Kris Weinel. She is survived by her sons: Matthew Hite and wife, Faulane, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; Ryan Hite of Independence, Missouri; and Christopher Lewis-Hite and husband, Jackson, of Neosho, Missouri. She is also survived by her brothers, David, James, Michael, and Tony; her sisters, Francine, Patricia, and Theresa; and her granddaughter, Anastasia Hite; and her beloved four grand dogs. Kathy’s presence will be deeply missed, and the void she leaves will be felt by all who knew and loved her. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 11:00am – 2:00pm at The Meadows at John Knox Village 1800 NW O’Brien Rd. Lee’s Summit, Mo 64081. Please Park in the south parking lot. Flowers may be sent on the day of the service from 8: 30am – 2:00pm to the address listed above. Memorial contributions may be made to the family: C/O Christopher Hite 715 S. Lincoln St. Neosho, MO 64850. Arrangements are under the care of Campbell-Cast Funeral Home, a Stewart Family Company. Online condolences may be shared at www.castfuneralhome.com.

Kathleen "Kathy" Elizabeth Hite

May 9, 1962 - April 27, 2026