Kathryn Jeanne “Kay” DeSantis - 101

Kathryn Jeanne “Kay” DeSantis. Age 101. Longtime resident of Glenwood. Passed away July 1, 2026. Kay had a great memory for dates and facts. She loved solving the most challenging crossword puzzles. Kay’s sense of humor and laughter will remain in our hearts forever. Beloved wife for 65 years of the late Dante Louis “Don” DeSantis. Loving mother of Gregory DeSantis, the late Brent (late Lori) DeSantis and Sharon Luanne (Mark) Hardwick. Devoted grandmother of Gina (Chris) Beavers, Brent Bachmann and the late Brandon Hardwick. Dearest great grandmother of Conor Beavers and Braxton Bachmann. Daughter of the late Ida nee Davis and Thomas Search. Sister of the late Bob (late Betty) Search, Richard (late Ruth) Search and Betty (late Bud) Lehner. Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Services were private. Memorials in Kay’s name to the St Jude’s Children Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105 or www.stjude.org would be appreciated by the DeSantis family. Info Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, Chicago Heights 708-481-9230 and panozzobros.com.