Kaeyapon Komanekin, age 42, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. She was born on March 23, 1979, to the late Joseph G. Konanepin and Jeannine M. White in Shawano. Kaeyapon was a devoted mother and grandmother. She was a free spirit who enjoyed crafting and inventing new things. Kaeyapon loved spending time with her family and getting the kids into the holiday spirit.

She is survived by her children: Summer White, Donovan Komanekin, Mya Komanekin, Anthony White, Jackson Allen, Joseph Deere, and Angel Komanekin, brothers and sisters: Steph (Seth) Robertson, Penas-see (Dominque Gauthier) Komanekin, Chad (Tessa) Paiser, Joseph Komanekin, Jr., Tracey (Bernard) Fowler, Justin (Desirae) Wilber, Danielle Weso, Sadie (Nathan) Millner, grandchildren:  Jaysean and Jaylen, and grandfather, Lee White.

Kaeyapon is preceded in death by her parents, and grandparents: Claire Jean White, and Jimmy and Marjorie Komanekin.

A funeral service for Kaeyapon will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Keshena.  Visitation will be held at the Penas-see Komanekin residence, W2651 Chief Josette, Keshena, beginning at 1:00 pm on Sunday, December 5, 2021, until the procession leaves for church on Tuesday. Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.