Kathleen E. Kaye, 94, formerly of Egg Harbor, WI passed away on Monday, November 2, 2026, at Brookdale Memory Care near Milwaukee. She was born on September 26, 1932, in Door County, daughter of the late Paul and Ann (McCarty) Carmody. On July 18, 1953, Kathleen married Norbert Kaye in Egg Harbor and together they raised four children. Norbert preceded her in death in 2012. After all her children were in school, Kathleeen went to work for Emerson Motors where she worked until her retirement at age 62. In their retirement, Kathleen and Norbert enjoyed many winters in Texas. She especially treasured all the time she spent with grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Kathleen is survived by one son: Paul Kaye, Milwaukee; a daughter-in-law: Mary Kaye, Sturgeon Bay; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and one brother: Frank (Sue) Carmody, Green Bay; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents: Paul and Ann Carmody; her husband of 59 years: Norbert Kaye; one son: Mike Kaye; two daughters and a son-in-law: Barbara (Doug) Nolan, Mary Kaye; and daughter-in-law: Deborah Kaye.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, at Stella Maris Parish, Egg Harbor. Visitation at the church will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Burial will take place at St. John the Baptist Church Cemetery in Egg Harbor. The Forbes Funeral Home & Cremations is assisting the family with arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be left for Kathleen’s family on her memorial page at www.forbesfuneralhome.com. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Brookdale Memory Care in Milwaukee for their wonderful care and support.
