Carl Kay Memorials

Our founder, Carl Kay was born and raised in South Bend. He graduated from John Adams High School in 1963 and went on to graduate from IUSB with his bachelors in business. Michelene Kay also grew up in South Bend and graduated with the class of 1965 from Washington High School. She graduated from Vogue Beauty College the following year. Carl and Michelene married on April 8, 1967 in South Bend and together raised three wonderful daughters, Carlene, Kimberly, and Carolyn. Carl was very community minded, serving in multiple capacities throughout the years. Michelene continues serving today. 

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Larry Brothers has been a Michiana resident his whole life and currently resides in Elkhart. He is a 1986 graduate of Penn High School and went on to receive his bachelors from IUSB in 1992, majoring in business with an emphasis in small business entrepreneurship. In 1988, Larry began working with Carl and Michelene Kay at their family business. Two years later, in 1990, he joined the Kays’ family when he married their beautiful daughter, Kim. Together, they have raised two children, Derrick and Alli. Larry is now manager of Carl Kay Memorials, and has over 32 years of experience in the monument industry. He is an indispensable part of the team, and he loves all the variables the job can bring. Larry enjoys being outside, boating, visiting the beach, and hanging out with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Mark Dahms was born and raised in South Bend. He graduated from Washington High School in 1986 and from Ball State in 1990 with a degree in physiology. Mark has selflessly served our community as a professional firefighter with the South Bend Fire Department for over 25 years. In 2007, he joined the Carl Kay Memorials team and works hard to help customers create lasting memorials for their loved ones, which he says is the best part of what he does. Mark enjoys spending his free time with his wife, Tammy, and their two daughters, Kali and Kendall.