Former U.S. Senator, Missouri Governor dies; Memorial services announced
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Governor Mike Kehoe announced the passing of former U.S. Senator, Missouri Governor, Christopher S. "Kit" Bond on Tuesday.
Bond died on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 in St. Louis, Mo. at 86 years old.
In a written statement, Gov. Kehoe said, "Kit Bond was a skilled statesman, public servant and a man who truly loved Missouri. I am blessed to have known Kit and honored to call him a friend and a mentor..."
Missouri Western State University is home to the Christopher S. "Kit" Bond Science and Technology Incubator, which was to honor the, then U.S. Senator, as he had assisted in procuring some of the center's funding.
Kehoe also announced a State Memorial Service honoring the life and legacy of Governor Kit Bond will be held in the Rotunda at the Missouri State Capitol at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20. The public is invited to attend.
Governor Bond will lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda for a 24-hour period immediately following the State Memorial Service, allowing members of the public to pay their respects.
A celebration of Bond's life will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 22 at Ladue Chapel Presbyterian Church. All who knew and loved Kit are welcome to attend.
Governor Kehoe ordered flags to fly at half-staff at all government buildings statewide beginning on Tuesday, May 13 until sunset on Thursday, May 22.
