Jay G. Karlin, 56, Hays, died Saturday, January 2, 2021, at HaysMed.

He was born October 23, 1964, in Hays, 
the son of Francis H. “Blackie” and Laurita (Schmidt) Karlin.&nbsp; He was a 
co-owner and chef at The Strike Zone and for many years, he cared for 
his mother. He enjoyed baseball and softball, was excellent at all he 
did, and always had a smile on his face.

Survivors include his mother Laurita of
 Hays, three brothers: James Karlin of Hays, Dennis Karlin and wife 
Cathleen of Hays, and Jerry Karlin and wife Nancy of Greeley, CO, and 
numerous nieces and nephews.

No services are scheduled at this 
time.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic 
Church, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; Condolences and 
memories of Jay may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Jay G. Karlin, 56, Hays, died Saturday, January 2, 2021, at HaysMed.He was born October 23, 1964, in Hays, 
the son of Francis H. “Blackie” and Laurita (Schmidt) Karlin.&nbsp; He was a 
co-owner and chef at The Strike Zone and for many years, he cared for 
his mother. He enjoyed baseball and softball, was excellent at all he 
did, and always had a smile on his face.Survivors include his mother Laurita of
 Hays, three brothers: James Karlin of Hays, Dennis Karlin and wife 
Cathleen of Hays, and Jerry Karlin and wife Nancy of Greeley, CO, and 
numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his father.No services are scheduled at this 
time.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic 
Church, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; Condolences and 
memories of Jay may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com