It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Lacy Michele Komanekin. On Tuesday, April 7th, 2026, she began her journey to join our relatives in the spirit world.

Lacy was born on October 23rd, 1987, to Thomas Komanekin and Rhonda Carlson in Sioux City, Iowa. Her siblings include big brother, Jay and baby sister, Tomisha.

She gave birth to five beautiful children, Samara, Nevaeh, Noapeh, Hyanna and Mia. She loved each of them dearly and never gave up hope to one day unite them all.

Although she lived a short 38 years, she left a lasting impression on those who knew and loved her. She always had a smile, a laugh like no other, and the ability to make light out of anything. Like most of the Komanekin girls, terms of endearment came with sarcasm and teasing. Lacy was no different. Laughter was her medicine, and we are thankful she shared it with us.

Lacy was the epitome of strength and resilience. The fire that fueled her spirit never seemed to dissipate. Despite her own struggles, she often offered support and encouragement to others facing the same battle. She did her absolute best to persevere.

Her fighting spirit is what we will miss most.

Her struggles are no more. We ask for prayers for her and her loved ones as she makes her journey home.

Those waiting for her include paternal grandparents James, Sr., and Marjorie Komanekin; aunts and uncles, Karen Martin, Nancy Komanekin, Joseph Komanekin, James Komanekin, Jr., Connie Komanekin, Kurt Komanekin, Sr., and Lisa Komanekin.

She will be missed dearly by those she leaves behind father, Thomas (Jessi); mother, Rhonda; significant other, Christapher; children, Samara, Nevaeh, Noapeh, Hyanna, and Mia; siblings, Jay and Tomisha; special cousin, Marjorie. She is survived by Christopher’s family, parents-in-law, Deb Helsinger and Miles Tourtillott, Sr.; siblings-in-law, Leslie, Miles, Jr., (Rose), Rebecca (James), Bernard (Rikki), Christalee (Tim), Colleen, Lacy (Melvin), Shannon, and Bret (Donna); special nieces and nephews, Lechelle, Aiyana, Maurice, Darius, Carlyle, Scarlett and Jodie. She is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A gathering of family and friends will be held at the David Barrett Hall at St. Michael Catholic Church in Keshena starting on Friday, April 10, 2026, at noon until 1:30 pm on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Burial will be held at Menominee Nation Cemetery.