Kay Marie Wester, 75, of Iron River, Mich., peacefully passed away Jan. 15, 2025, in La Grange.
She was born in 1949, in Stambaugh, Mich. Kay graduated from Iron River High School in 1967 and earned her cosmetology degree from Marquette Beauty school in 1981. Kay opened the "Best Little Hair House in Stambaugh" in 1983 and enjoyed cutting, perming and styling her many clients for 40 years. Her patrons were an extension of family to her.
At home, she always had a hobby - sewing, stained glass, crocheting, knitting, embroidery, needlepoint and reading. Known as "Kay Kat" and "Momma Kay," she was also a huge fan of Coca-Cola, lemon drop martinis, cosmopolitans, trips to the casino and spending time with her dogs while watching the Hallmark Channel.
Kay had been staying in Hinsdale for the past year, spending time with her family, watching her grandchildren, participating in local events and meeting new friends. While she enjoyed this time, she dearly missed the Covenant Church, the lovely ladies of the auxiliary, her friends and her family up north.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, James Oliver Wester; her children, Carrie (Frank) Rozich of Hinsdale and Jamie (Leslie) Wester; her grandchildren, Ashton Rozich and Jonas Wester; her sisters, Lois (Russell) Kopidlansky and Carol Lamminen; and her sister-in law, Lucille LaFountain.
Kay was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Mildred LaFountain; her in-laws, Oliver and Elaine Wester; her brothers, Robert, Richard and Jack LaFountain; her sister in-law, Donna LaFountain; and her brother in-law, LeRoy Lamminen.
Memorials may be made to Northwoods Animal Shelter, 930 Selden Road, Iron River, MI 49935; or the Hinsdale Historical Society, 15 S. Clay St., Hinsdale, IL 60521. Cards can be mailed to 208 Ravine Road, Hinsdale, IL 60521.
Sullivan Funeral Home in Hinsdale handled the arrangements.
