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Ernest Kaye Obituary
Ernest "Bud" Kaye, Sr.
THORNTON, IL - 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 six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Robyn Valente, Gerri Wilder, and the late Bonnie Cassilo. Preceded in death by his parents Ernest and Sally Kaye.
Memorial visitation Saturday, November 2, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the Memorial service at 6:00 p.m. at SMITS, DeYOUNG-VROEGH FUNERAL HOME, 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt.6/159th St.) South Holland, IL. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com.
Memories and Condolences
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Kenny and Donna Gardiner
November 3, 2019
Bud 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
earl & pam de young
November 2, 2019
Rest in peace bud, the man with the "BEST" damn garage in town.
Kathie Costa
October 31, 2019
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.
Cindy (Hamilton) Martinotti
October 30, 2019
Oh the good times we had. Now you are with your Bro (John) and the good times can start again! RIP my friend!
Melanie Menefee
October 29, 2019
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.
Jeff Grote
October 28, 2019
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.
Fred & JoAnn Jacobi
October 27, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers to the family.
Fred & JoAnn Jacobi
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Smits Funeral Home, Ltd. - DeYoung-Vroegh Chapel - South Holland649 E. 162nd St., South Holland, IL 60473
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Smits Funeral Home, Ltd. - DeYoung-Vroegh Chapel - South Holland649 E. 162nd St., South Holland, IL 60473
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