Kay Kes Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Kay Kes of Faribault, Minnesota, whose life came to an end on January 27, 2026 at the age of 86, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Kay Kes to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Bernard Kelsey and Dorothy DeGroot (Kiel); her stepfather Arthur DeGroot (Jerry Kes Sr.); her son Jerry Kes Jr.; her grandson Travis Pineur; and her siblings, Elaine Kelsey, Sharon Pirkl, Eugene Kelsey and Donald DeGroot.
She is survived by: her daughter Wanda Leppert (Dan); her grandchild Nikki Wencl (Nic); her great grandchildren, Marni, Dak, Reid and Madelyn; her grandchild Kelsi Finstuen (Andy); her great grandchildren, Adi, Decker and Peyton; her grandchildren, Gabe Leppert and Dean Kes (Brenda); her great grandchildren, Tiffany Gasper (Joel), Vanessa Hann (Rob) and Joe Kes; her daughter-in-law Jill Ward (Kes); her grandchildren-in-law, Jamie Jindra (Nolan), Jeff Kes (Becca) and Jason Kes (Jade); her siblings, Bob DeGroot (Lois), Ardis Moldenhauer (Al) and Buck DeGroot (Marilee); her siblings-in-law, Kathleen Kelsey and Gerald Van Ryn; Colton, Evelyn, Carter, Beau, Brayden, Jake Kes, Jena Kes, Lily, Hendrik, Emma, Gavin, Juddson and Joplin. She is also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
