Kay was born on July 5, 1947, in DuQuoin, IL, the daughter of Gerald and Hannah Downs Gordon. She married Gerald Piotrowski on July 16, 1966, in Cicero, IL.
Kay was a graduate of Morton East High School in Cicero, IL. For the last 10 years, she resided in Petersburg, IL, and in South Elgin for 20 years prior. She had previously lived in Lombard and Cicero, IL. Kay was a homemaker for many years while raising her children and then became Vice President for West Suburban Bank for 20 years. She was a member of the Lake Petersburg Dinner Club and the Bingo Club. Kay enjoyed pontoon cruises on the lake, baking, cooking, spending time with family and friends, and perusing Amazon to make purchases.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband, Jerry Piotrowski of Petersburg; two daughters, Michele Rice of Peoria and Denise (husband, Phil) Goben of Normal; three grandchildren, Rachel (preferred Isaac) Gibson of Boston, MA, and Taylor and Carly Goben, both of Normal, IL; one brother, Gerald W. (wife, Donna) Gordon of Paducah, KY; two nieces, Susanne and Sharon; two cousins, Jackie and Pat; and beloved puppy, Sheba.
Cremation was provided by Butler Cremation Tribute Center.
A Celebration of Life may be planned at a later date.
The family is being served by Butler Funeral Home-Springfield, 900 S. Sixth St., Springfield.
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