Kate Renae Daymon

She was the child of Kristi and Chris Daymon. Kate graduated from Holt High School and was attending Lansing Community College for Digital Media Arts.

Kate served the State of Michigan in the Michigan Public Service Commission for nine years, and was recognized with an employee appreciation award for dedicated work transitioning commission meetings and rate case hearings to virtual formats during the Covid 19 pandemic—an achievement reflecting steady commitment, clear thinking, and a gift for problem-solving when it mattered most.

She was a member of Edgewood United Church of Christ, Bare Bones improv company, and GAAY sports leagues, and lived in Lansing, Michigan. Kate found joy in community and connection, whether through sand volleyball, indoor volleyball, dodgeball, kickball, bowling, and billiards, or in quieter moments spent playing board games, cooking for those Kate loved, playing computer games with friends, and taking walks in nature. Kate’s humor and playful spirit were unmistakable, even when competition sharpened the moment; and in all things, Kate brought wholehearted effort, strategic insight, and a deep devotion to the people Kate loved.

Animals were drawn to Kate, and so were people—grateful for Kate’s honesty, understanding, thoughtfulness, and sweetness. Family meant everything to Kate, and many Sundays were spent together laughing and playing games, building memories that will be held close.

Kate is survived by Rachael Daymon, wife; Kristi and Chris Daymon, parents; Brenda Graham, grandmother; Chris and Patty Mollitor, grandparents; Daryl Daymon, grandfather; Conner Daymon, brother; Karri Long, aunt; Kelli and Steve Martucci, aunt and uncle; Wendy and Clint Allen, aunt and Uncle; and cousins Trevor Allen, Parker Allen, Isabella Long, Hunter Long, Elsie Martucci, Sophie Martucci, Steven Martucci, and Josie Martucci. Kate was preceded in death by Larry Graham, grandfather, and Cheryl Hill, grandmother.

Funeral services will be held at Edgewood United Church of Christ, 469 N. Hagadorn Rd., East Lansing, 48823. on Friday, June 5, 2026. The visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 12:00 p.m.

Interment will follow at DeepDale Memorial Gardens, 4108 Old Lansing Road, Lansing, MI 48917.

Charitable gifts may be sent to the Salus Center in Lansing, 408 S Washington Square, Lansing, MI 48933 (please find link below).

The family extends heartfelt thanks to all of Kate’s friends, team mates, and loved ones for the care, support, and steadfast kindness shown to Kate over the years, and for helping to care for Kate’s family during this time.