Kay F. Adamczak age 83, of Manistee, Michigan, died Sunday, June 25, 2023 at the Resthaven Care Center in Holland, Michigan.

She was born on March 12, 1940 in Newberry, Michigan daughter of the late Harry Wertenberger & Thelma (Nelson) Danks. She was a graduate of Kaleva High School class of 1958.  Kay married Thomas F. Adamczak on October 19, 1963 at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee. He preceded her in death on July 3, 2022.  She was a member of the Divine Mercy Parish (St. Joseph Catholic Church).  Kay was employed at West Shore Hospital for over 20 years until her retirement in 2003.  She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.  She enjoyed golfing & crocheting, bowling, cooking and was an avid reader.  In her 30's and 40's she loved fishing and was a big Elvis fan.

She is survived by her daughter and son in-law: Kim and John Janowiak of Saugatuck, MI, two sons and daughters in-law: Tom and Sarah (Wheeler) Adamczak of Spring Lake, MI, and Alan and LeAnne Masters of South Lake Tahoe, California, six grandchildren: Sahara and Rhiana Adamczak and Chloe and Elijah Janowiak, Sophie and Caleb Burns, two sisters and a brother-in-law, Delores Guillien of Fife Lake, MI, Barbara and Bob Sager of Chesaning, MI, a brother and sister-in-law, George "Butch" and Maria Danks of Manistee, MI, three sister's in-law and brothers in-law: Patricia and Stanley Franckowiak of Manistee, MI, Janet and Edward "Link" Ebeling of Arlington, Virginia and Mary and John Gaudette of Egan, Minnesota, two brother's in-law and a sister in-law: Kenneth Adamczak of Manistee, MI, and David and Julie Adamczak of Muskegon, MI. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive her.

Kay was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Lois Wagner and her brother Dennis Wertenberger.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, July 10, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee with Reverend Michael Linguar celebrant. Burial will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Manistee, Michigan.

The family will receive friends at the church on Monday morning, one hour prior to the funeral Mass.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Kay are asked to consider a donation in her name, to the Hospice of Holland.  Envelopes are available at the funeral home and at the church on Monday morning.

The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.