1936
Dennis
2013
Dennis Kay
September 20, 1936 — December 12, 2013
Dennis M. Kay, 77, was born September 20, 1936 in Chicago and passed away peacefully Thursday, December 12, 2013 in Sycamore.
Dennis worked for Time Warner for 31 years as Central Region Field Operations Manager for the printing and distribution of Time Magazine, Sports Illustrated, and People Magazine.
Dennis was a member of the American Legion, River Grove Moose Lodge, and a longtime member of the Huntley Senior Club and Lake in the Hills Senior Club. He enjoyed playing his piano and was an avid collector of John Wayne memorabilia. He also cherished the time he spent with his only grandson, Preston Alexander, his pride and joy.
Dennis was united in marriage to Judy Kalinsky January 9, 1965 and spent nearly 49 years together. He is survived by his wife, son Alan (Cheryl), and his grandson Preston Alexander.
He was preceded in death by his parents Rose and Edward Kolodzinski and his brother Dr. Elmer Kay, DDS.
Visitation will be 3-8pm Friday, December 20 at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave, Crystal Lake. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11am Saturday, December 21 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 1023 McHenry Ave, Crystal Lake, where there will be visitation for one hour prior to mass. Entombment will follow in St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, Palatine.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Memorial Masses in his memory.
Dennis worked for Time Warner for 31 years as Central Region Field Operations Manager for the printing and distribution of Time Magazine, Sports Illustrated, and People Magazine.
Dennis was a member of the American Legion, River Grove Moose Lodge, and a longtime member of the Huntley Senior Club and Lake in the Hills Senior Club. He enjoyed playing his piano and was an avid collector of John Wayne memorabilia. He also cherished the time he spent with his only grandson, Preston Alexander, his pride and joy.
Dennis was united in marriage to Judy Kalinsky January 9, 1965 and spent nearly 49 years together. He is survived by his wife, son Alan (Cheryl), and his grandson Preston Alexander.
He was preceded in death by his parents Rose and Edward Kolodzinski and his brother Dr. Elmer Kay, DDS.
Visitation will be 3-8pm Friday, December 20 at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave, Crystal Lake. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11am Saturday, December 21 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 1023 McHenry Ave, Crystal Lake, where there will be visitation for one hour prior to mass. Entombment will follow in St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, Palatine.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Memorial Masses in his memory.
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