Kenneth James Lane, the son of Harry and Viola (Mead) Lane, was born March 16, 1931, in Percival, Iowa. He attended Watson High School, Watson, Missouri, graduating in 1949. Kenneth entered the United States Marines and served his country during the Korean War.

On February 21, 1959, Kenneth was united in marriage to Grace Clara Gillinwater in Hamburg, Iowa. They made their home south of Rock Port, Missouri, in the Langdon community. For 27 years, they farmed for George and Daisy Opp in Nishnabotna, Missouri.

In 1990, Kenneth moved to west of Fairfax, Missouri and farmed until 1993 when he moved to St. Joseph, Missouri. He was employed as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic for Scott Critchfield.

Kenneth enjoyed working on trucks, hunting and trapping Mink. Kenneth passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025, in St. Joseph, at the age of 94.

Besides his parents and wife, Grace Lane, Kenneth was preceded in death by brother, Vernon Lane; brother-in-law, Morris Andrew. Survivors include granddaughters, Madison Lane, Pennsylvania, and Rylyn Lane, St. Joseph; sister, La Verta Andrew, Rock Port, Missouri; nephew, Michael Burg, New York, New York.

Graveside Service and Interment: 11:30 A.M., Thursday, November 13, 2025, Wyuka Cemetery, Nebraska City, Nebraska.

There is no scheduled visitation.

Memorials: Kenneth Lane Memorial Fund for his granddaughters.

Arrangements: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.

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