Photo courtesy of Smits Funeral Home, Ltd. - DeYoung-Vroegh Chapel - South Holland
South Holland, Illinois
Dec 5, 1939 – Oct 26, 2019 (Age 79)
Ernest “Bud” Kaye Sr., age 79 of Thornton, IL passed away peacefully Saturday, October 26, 2019. Dear father of Bo Kaye, Jeff (Lisa Middleton) Kaye, and Scott Kaye. Proud grandfather of 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Robyn Valente, Gerri Wilder, and the late...
Read MoreBud was truly a great friend of ours. I am going to miss visiting with him on Tuesday mornings and running cars with him at Bauer. He always put a smile on our faces. Bud we will see you in heaven! Love, Kenny and Donna
Kenny and Donna Gardiner
November 03, 2019 | Thornton, IL | Friend
Rest in peace bud, the man with the "BEST" damn garage in town.
earl & pam de young
November 02, 2019 | Thornton, IL | Friend
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember boating, Brown Derby, car races and many more memories with Bud. Keep your memories close to your hearts. May Bud Rest In Peace.
Love, Kathie OBrien Costa.
Kathie Costa
October 31, 2019 | Plainfield, IL | Neighbor
Oh the good times we had. Now you are with your Bro (John) and the good times can start again! RIP my friend!
Cindy (Hamilton) Martinotti
October 30, 2019 | Fort Myers, FL | Friend
Bud was a good friend and next door neighbor of my parents. I remember hearing his race cars and being with my dad in buds garage many times.
I'll cherish the memories of him and his family forever. Rest in peace.
Melanie Menefee
October 29, 2019 | Salem, IN | Neighbor
My thoughts and prayers to the family, Bud was a great guy and I was so sorry to hear this news. He was always there to help us out in a pinch and I will miss him terribly. Our days here at Arnie Bauer will never be the same.
Jeff Grote
October 28, 2019 | Matteson, IL | Coworker
Our thoughts and prayers to the family.
Fred & JoAnn Jacobi
Raceway Park officials.
Fred & JoAnn Jacobi
October 27, 2019 | Bourbonnais, IL | Friend
