Kay Haff Teichroew went to a better place on the evening of February 9, 2023, after a valiant battle with lung cancer. Kay was born in Montevideo on November 7, 1949, to Stanley and Violet “Augeson” Haff. She grew up on a farm near Watson with three brothers and two sisters. She graduated from Milan High School, Milan, in 1967. She had a close-knit class and stayed in touch with her classmates. She never missed a class reunion. She nannied for a family in the Twin Cities in the summers of her junior and senior year. She worked for State Farm, REC, Fingerhut, Egg Plant and became a CNA at the Westbrook nursing home. She also babysat for multiple families in the area. She became ill with an autoimmune disease in 1979. She was unable to work outside the home. She crocheted many blankets, scarves, Christmas stockings, tablecloths, doilies and table runners. She used to sew for her children when they were little. She enjoyed cooking, baking, and having her family come to visit. She loved sharing her baked goods with others. She was an active member of the Bethany Lutheran Church. She was married to David Teichroew on September 5, 1969. They were blessed with two children, Kerstin (Brian) Cooley, Windom, and David Zachary Teichroew, Zion, Ill. She was blessed with two grandchildren, Sara Cooley, 26, of Windom, and Mitchell Cooley, 23, of Windom. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She had a constant companion of her dog, Roxie. Roxie was her best friend and kept her company when Dave was fishing. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, one sister, and one brother-in-law, Richard Teichroew. She is survived by her husband, children, grandchildren, and one sister, Carol (Don) Schultz of Elko, sister-in-law Dawn (Bob) Haff, sister-in-law Linda (Lowell) Haff and sister-in-law Paulette (Bill) Haff and numerous nieces and nephews. There will be a Celebration of Life in Storden on Sunday, May 21, 2-4 p.m. at the senior center. All friends and family are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers or plants, please send a donation in honor of Kay Teichroew to the Ronald McDonald House Foundation and the Children’s Miracle Network in Sioux Falls, S.D. These foundations were very near to her heart as they helped during the time her her grandson, Mitchell, who was sick.