Louise M. Hayes

Louise M. Hayes, 87, beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She was a longtime member of St. Jude Catholic Church and was very devoted to God. She passed away Thursday, October 29, 2015, while surrounded by her family. Louise volunteered her time at her church and at Via Christi St. Francis Hospital. She worked alongside her husband, Bob, in their family business, the Hayes Company, and was instrumental in the startup and success of the company. Preceded in death by husband, Robert L. Hayes; parents, Charles and Jenny Stephen; brothers, Kenneth and Rudy Stephen; sisters, Waneta White, Virginia Stephen and twin sisters, Freeda and Ramee. Survivors: sons, Stephen Hayes (Michelle), Philip Hayes, William Hayes (Caroline) and Joe Hayes (Cathie); daughter, Ginny Hayes; sister, Regina Stephen; grandchildren, Danielle, Eric, Megan, Nicole, Vincent, Kyle, Natalie, Patrick, Christopher and Joseph. Rosary, 6 p.m., Sunday, November 1; Funeral Mass, 10:30 a.m., Monday, November 2, both at St. Jude Catholic Church. Memorials established with St. Jude Catholic Church, 3030 N. Amidon, Wichita, KS 67204 and Catholic Charities, 437 N. Topeka, Wichita, KS 67202. Downing Lahey Mortuary West.