Born June 6, 1940 in Pekin to Lawrence E. "Brownie" and Marie E. (McMullen) Brown, she married Bill Wehner on April 26, 1958 in Pekin. He died April 12, 2011 in Peoria. Kay also was preceded in death by her parents.
Surviving are one daughter, Teri K. (Jim) O'Shea of Petaluma; one granddaughter, Erin Denise O'Shea of Petaluma; one brother, Russell "Sonny" (Martha) Brown of Forest City and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. She also leaves her grand dogs, Indy and Wrigley, whom she loved very much.
Kay was the manager of The Audubon Apartments in Pekin for over 30 years.
She enjoyed painting ceramics, crocheting and traveling and watching basketball. Since moving to California she became quite a Warriors fan.
A memorial service celebrating Kay's life will be held at a later date with inurnment in Lakeside Cemetery in Pekin. Cremation has been accorded.
Memorial contributions may be given to Dogma Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 151, Monte Rio, California 95462.
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