Kathryn "Kay" Cummings

Kathryn Patricia “Kay” Cummings RACINE- Kay Cummings, 67, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, August 24, 2011, with her family by her side. Kay was born in Monroe, Wisconsin on May 23, 1944 the daughter of the late, Harold and Catherine “Pat” (nee: Heagney) Hammond. She graduated from West High School in 1962, and on August 19, 1967 was united in marriage to Richard A. Cummings in Rockford, Illinois, later relocating to Racine to make their home. In addition to raising three daughters, over the years, Kay worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for Society Assets, as well as Badger Electronics and Johnson Wax. She was a member of the Junior Women’s League, taught CCD at St. Lucy’s, and was active in the church festival as well as conducted marriage encounters at Sacred Heart. Most importantly, she was a devoted grandmother to her seven grandchildren whom she cared for lovingly in “Grandma’s Day Care”. Many, including Father Crewe, affectionately knew her as “The Candy Lady”. Kay is survived by her husband of 44 years, Richard, three daughters, Elizabeth (Mike Dorn) Cummings, Michelle (Ryan) Schade, Rebecca (Dan) Brown, her seven grandchildren, Jonathan, Samantha, Erica, Jessica, Emily, Alexis, and Braelyn; her seven siblings, Leah (Rich) Rutherford of Nebraska, Jim (Shirley) Hammond, Barb (Ken) Cunningham, all of Illinois, Debra (Roger) Reed, Steve (Karen) Hammond, all of Michigan, Geri (Jerry) Lindsay of North Carolina and Mike Hammond of Michigan. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church 2201 Northwestern Ave. on Monday, August 29, 2011 at 10 a.m. with Rev. Ronald Crewe officiating. Kay will be laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery, Hwy #32 following mass. Visitation will be held at Sturino Funeral Home on Sunday, August 28, 2011 from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. and at church on Monday from 9 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Kay’s name may be directed to the ALS Association or the family. The entire Cummings family would like to extend a very special thank you to Wheaton Franciscan Hospice Staff, especially Lori and Jill for their genuine care and compassion.

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Kathryn "Kay" Cummings

May 23, 1944 - August 24, 2011