Kay Marie Schmittou

Kay Marie Schmittou, born August 2nd, 1951 originally from Niles, Michigan, lived a life marked by kindness, resilience, friendship, and a wonderful sense of humor.

Her life took her beyond Michigan, including four years spent living in Germany, before she eventually settled in Junction City, Kansas, in 1983. She dedicated her professional life to federal civil service, a career that reflected her commitment and dedication. She was also a member of St. Xavier’s Catholic Church.

Kay was the kind of person who never met a stranger. With her natural charm, friendly personality, and healthy sense of humor, she had a way of making people feel welcome and turning acquaintances into friends. She faced life’s challenges with resilience, including surviving breast cancer, and carried on with the warmth and spirit that those who knew her came to love.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Frank R. Schmittou in 1988; her second husband, George Hill in 2021. Her family legacy lives on through her two children Frank R. Schmittou, Jr. and Jacquelin Schmittou Ungureit, two step children Chris and Ryan Hill and her seven grandchildren, who will carry her memory forward.

Kay loved music, particularly The Beach Boys and, of course, Neil Diamond. The songs she loved, the laughter she shared, and the friendships she made will remain part of the memories cherished by those who knew her.

After a long illness, Kay passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, November 8th 2026.

Kay will be remembered for her kindness, her unmistakable charm, her humor, and her ability to make everyone feel like they were already a friend. She will be deeply missed and forever loved.