Joan Kathryn Kayes Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Joan Kathryn Kayes of Zionsville, Indiana, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on September 16, 2024 at the age of 87. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John DuFon and Jean DuFon (Kubacki); her husband Kosmas Kayes; her brother John "Jack" L., Jr.; and her siblings-in-law, Peggy Terzes (Albert), Bessie Naglosky (William) and Tom Kayes (Fritz).
She is survived by: her children, Kosmas J. Kayes (Lisa) and Dr. D. Christopher Kayes (Anna); her grandchildren, Kosmas Alec, Braden Christopher, Alyssa Evon and Benjamin Kosmas; and her sister Jeanine Smetana (Bart). She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to the Kosmas Kayes Scholarship Fund of the Lake Station Schools Dollars for Scholars (2500 Pike St, Lake Station, Indiana 46405 or Venmo @Kosmas-Kayes) or the Sullivan-Munce Museum (https://www.sullivanmunce.org.).