Kirsten Ryan Love

Kirsten Ryan Love (nee Ihms), of O’Fallon, MO, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 at the age of 39. Beloved wife of Ceroma A. Love, Jr.; cherished daughter of Chris and Kimberly Ihms; devoted mother of Kristine Klie and Andrew Klie; granddaughter of Birgit Ihms, dear sister of Shane Miller, Kyle Miller, Stephen Miller, and Tyler Miller. Kirsten is preceded in death by her sister, Amanda Anne Miller, her grandparents, Robert and Charlotte Bennewate and Orville and Corky Miller.

Kirsten devoted her life to serving others. She proudly served in the United States Navy where she held the title of the Hospital Corpsman Chief Petty Officer. Kirsten ran multiple medical facilities that serviced over 800 selective Navy reservists and went on to dedicate her time as an emergency room nurse at St. Joseph Hospital, and St. Luke Hospital.  Kirsten was a woman of great faith and compassion and would lend a helping hand, or ear to anyone who needed it. She was a devout member of Windsor Crossing Church. Kirsten never met a stranger, she treasured every moment with her friends and family, especially her children. She was a proud wife and loving mother who always supported her husband and children. Kirsten was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Memorials may be made in Kirsten 's name to The Urban League.

The family would like to invite you to watch the funeral service online, Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 10:00 am, click here to view.

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the services will be held privately. The family invites you to join them in celebrating Kirsten’s life with a Facebook Live event that will be held Saturday, February 20^th at 10:00AM.