Agnes D. Lay
January 21st, 1924 - July 22nd, 2024
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Agnes's Obituary
Agnes D. Lay, 100, of St. Joseph, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024, at West Woods of Bridgman.
Agnes was born on January 21, 1924, in St. Joseph, to Herman & Caroline (Schramm) Kaatz. At a young age she showed her hard work ethic as she had to go to work in Chicago to help assist her family. On October 3, 1942, Agnes married the love of her life, Vernon Lay, in St. Joseph. She worked for Health Company and Whirlpool as an appliance buyer prior to retirement. Agnes was a proud member of Trinity Lutheran Church. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading, but her most cherished time was spent taking care of her family and helping raise her grandchildren.
Agnes is survived by her children, Richard Lay of Fort Wayne, IN, Donald Lay of St. Joseph and Dianne (Vincent) Fernan of St. Joseph; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
Agnes was preceded in death by her husband Vernon Lay; parents, Herman & Caroline Kaatz; daughter Dorothy Schott; and siblings, Walter Kaatz, Lorraine Harmon, Henry Kaatz and Clara Neuman.
A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, July 26, 2024, at 11AM, Trinity Lutheran Church, St. Joseph, with Pastor Michael Roth officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, July 25, 2024, from 4PM until 6PM, at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 619 Main St., St. Joseph. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Starks & Menchinger Chapel & Cremation Services, St. Joseph, 269-556-950.
Agnes was born on January 21, 1924, in St. Joseph, to Herman & Caroline (Schramm) Kaatz. At a young age she showed her hard work ethic as she had to go to work in Chicago to help assist her family. On October 3, 1942, Agnes married the love of her life, Vernon Lay, in St. Joseph. She worked for Health Company and Whirlpool as an appliance buyer prior to retirement. Agnes was a proud member of Trinity Lutheran Church. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading, but her most cherished time was spent taking care of her family and helping raise her grandchildren.
Agnes is survived by her children, Richard Lay of Fort Wayne, IN, Donald Lay of St. Joseph and Dianne (Vincent) Fernan of St. Joseph; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
Agnes was preceded in death by her husband Vernon Lay; parents, Herman & Caroline Kaatz; daughter Dorothy Schott; and siblings, Walter Kaatz, Lorraine Harmon, Henry Kaatz and Clara Neuman.
A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, July 26, 2024, at 11AM, Trinity Lutheran Church, St. Joseph, with Pastor Michael Roth officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, July 25, 2024, from 4PM until 6PM, at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 619 Main St., St. Joseph. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Starks & Menchinger Chapel & Cremation Services, St. Joseph, 269-556-950.
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Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, July 25, 2024, from 4PM until 6PM, at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph.