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Peter Kay

1937 - 2013

BORN

1937

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Glueckert Funeral Home Ltd.

1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd.

Arlington Heights, Illinois

Peter Kay Obituary

Peter Kay, 75, of Arlington Heights; beloved husband of Susan (nee Messmann) Kay; loving father of Stephen (Janet Straumann) Kay, Brian (Bonnie Mueller) Kay, and Georgianne Kay; dear step-father of Lisa Gobbi, Anne-Marie (John Klarin) Kent Klarin, and Mark (Jane Goodwin) Kent; cherished grandfather of 16; fond brother of the late James Kay and Timothy (Patricia Manicki) Kay; and ex-husband of Dawn Heinz. Visitation from 3 until 9pm, Friday, at Glueckert Funeral Home Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights. Prayers, 8:45am, Saturday, at the funeral home proceeding to Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Church, 440 S. Mitchell, Arlington Heights for Mass at 9:30am. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer's Disease Center (where Peter was enrolled in the research program), 320 East Superior St., Suite 11-453, Chicago, IL 60611 or to the charity of your choice. Funeral Information and condolences can be given at www.GlueckertFH.com or (847) 253-0168.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Aug. 14, 2013.

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Mary Boesch

August 16, 2013

Georgianne, So sorry to hear about your Dad passing away. He's in Heaven now and is watching over you. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God be with you.

August 15, 2013

Susan. Please accept our deepest sympathies on the passing of Pete. With prayers. Joanne and Jerry McGill

August 15, 2013

He is happy in heaven now. You have our love and prayers. I will write another note to you. They gave me your address at LutherVillage. John and I are out East visiting our son and family in Connecticut.at this time. Love. Barbara and John Sullivan

August 15, 2013

We are broken hearted! Peter was such a handsome fun loving person. His illness was so sad, we hope he is now happy in heaven. He was so lucky to have you in his life, Sue! Love, the Sullivan's John and Barbara. We are in Connecticut visiting Mike and family.

Marge Finch

August 14, 2013

Susan - I was so very sorry to read about Peter's illness and passing. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. My prayers are with you.

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Memorial Events
for Peter Kay

Aug

16

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Glueckert Funeral Home Ltd.

1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Aug

17

Prayer Service

8:45 a.m.

Glueckert Funeral Home Ltd.

1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Aug

17

Funeral Mass

9:30 a.m.

Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Church

440 S. Mitchell, Arlington Heights, IL

Funeral services provided by:

Glueckert Funeral Home Ltd.

1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60004

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