Gretchen Kay Obituary
The world bids farewell to Gretchen Kay (Morris, Illinois), departing on April 19, 2026 at the age of 91. Gretchen leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Gretchen Kay or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her husband Clinton Kay; her parents, Fred Mitchell and Florence Mitchell; her daughter Cindy Helland; and her in-laws, Newman, Ellen Kay, Marjorie Bright and Dorothy Mendenhall.
She is survived by: her children, Donald Kay (Jane) and Sandra Wiekert (Charles Watters); her son-in-law Ronald Helland; her brother John Mitchell (Marla); her grandchildren, Phil Kay (Bridget), Andrew Kay (Colleen), Kristin Eschenbaum (Tyler), Curt Wiekert, Mitchell Wiekert (Jill), Stephenie Bowen (Blake), Miranda Helland (Jordan Benton) and Nathan Helland; and her great grandchildren, Aidan, Coral, James, Ann, Drew, Hannah, Logan, Abel, Briar, Evelyn, Travis, Baby Bowen, Alexa and Kaelynn. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
