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Funeral Ceremony: 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Cisne Cemetery
Visitation: 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday evening at the funeral home
Bruce Edwin Lane, age 73, of Kinmundy, Illinois, passed away Thursday evening, July 10, 2025, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon.
He was born September 27, 1951, in Flora, the son of Ralph and Mary Sue (Poore) Lane. He was united in marriage to Patricia Ann Guerrettaz on August 7, 1971, at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Flora, and together they have shared almost 54 wedding anniversaries.
Bruce was a dedicated and skilled mechanic. He spent many years of employment at Joe Hotze Ford, Max Dye, and later retired working for the City of Salem. Bruce also dedicated time serving as a Reserve Police Officer with the City of Salem. After retirement, he worked part-time at O’Reily Auto Parts in Flora.
He spent time relaxing with his wife, Pat. They loved to go to antique shops, camp, fish, garden, and spend time with their grandchildren. After retirement they had made many trips together traveling to new places. Bruce was a proud father and grandfather. He adored his two granddaughters and was happy to spoil them.
Bruce enjoyed the outdoors. He loved fishing, hunting, and riding motorcycles. He also had an eye for photography. He loved taking pictures of his family. You might often find him visiting with his buddies. He truly enjoyed his friends and made great memories with them over the years.
He is survived by his wife: Pat Lane of Kinmundy; a daughter: Brooke Lane of St. Rose; 2 granddaughters: Regan Kluemke and Rylie Kluemke; 2 brothers: Rodger (Betty) Lane of Paulding, Ohio and Gary (Terry) Lane of Flora; a sister: Debbie (Tom) Steppe of Effingham; and several nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
He was preceded in passing by his parents; and a beloved son: Brandon Eric Lane.
A funeral ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in Cisne Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday evening at the funeral home. For those who wish to honor Bruce’s memory with a memorial gift, the family will gratefully accept donations to be shared among several organizations that reflect his spirit and values. Contributions may be made through the funeral home, which will kindly assist you with your donation. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com
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Our deepest condolences to all of you. Praying for comfort for you.
So sorry for your loss. You are all still family to me. Praying for you all.
Sorry for the families loss
Pat and family, I was so sad to hear of Bruce’s passing. He was a wonderful person to know. Prayers for you all.
I can't tell you how sorry we are to hear about Bruce!!! We will be praying for you all! You have our deepest sympathy!!
We are so sorry Gary, Terry and all your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. ❤️
Pat and Family; Gary and Family: We are saddened to hear of Bruce’s passing. We are very sorry for your loss. I have such fond memories of Bruce and Jake and Mary Peters at the Peters home. Bruce was a good man. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He is now with his beloved son. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this sad time. RIP Bruce ❣️
soo sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing, was quite a shock, prayers for pat and family
So very sorry to hear that Bruce has passed. Prayers to all.
I’m so sorry for your loss Pat, Brooke and family. Bruce was a great guy and cherish the time I spent with you both. Praying for you during this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers for the family.
Pat, we are so very sorry and wish you and your family peace and comfort. May God bless and guide you. Love and prayers.
So sorry to hear this news. Always enjoy talking to Bruce when l seen him at Max Dye in Salem. Prayers for all of the family.
Pat and family, we are so sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
So very sorry to hear Bruce’s passing. My prayers go out to his family and friends.
This loss really set me back. Bruce was one of the best friends I had and will miss his great outlook of life and those close to him, his caring heart and willingness to help all that needed it and he had some great skills and knowledge to share. I wish God would have understood that we needed Bruce here for much longer.
Bruce was a great guy who was so caring and kind to everyone. He will be missed by our class of 1969 so much! RIP Bruce and sending prayers for Pat and the family.
Thinking of you, Pat, as you mourn the loss of one so dear to your heart. Know that I will keep you and yours in my prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. Heartfelt hugs to you.
FAMILY of Bruce,, SORRY for your LOSS.. i DIDN'T know Bruce that long, just since he started delivering parts to our shop from O'Reilly's.. ALWAYS enjoyed talking to him about MOTORCYCLES, the ones i had and the ones he had... He was JUST SO PROUD of the one he JUST bought,, SAD to know he won't enjoy it... NEXT ride i take,, YOU will be right there beside me BUDDY... #RIDEon
I'm so sorry the lose of your husband and friend of 54 yrs Pat. God bless and comfort you and your family 🙏💕
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. God bless and keep you.
Wow. So sorry for your alls loss. Hugs an love.
This comes as a shock. I was just visiting with him recently at O'Reillys' Auto parts, where he worked a couple of days a week. Very sorry to hear of this.
Pat I'm so sorry for your loss. God Bless you and all the Family
Pat, you and the family are in my prayers and in my heart. I pray you find peace with Bruce's passing. I enjoyed visiting with him at our monthly luncheons. He was a sweet man and will be missed.
So Sorry for Your Loss, Gary & Terry and rest of the Lane families. Prayers for Healing.
Pat and Family, So sorry for your loss. Kathy Berck
We are so very sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. I had a very nice talk with him when he was at O'Reilly 's here in Flora. He will be missed by many.
To my cousins: Gary, Roger and Debbie - Linda and I are saddened by the news of you brothers passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family. Pat and family, so sorry for your loss. Please take care, all!
Bruce and I were old buddies in highschool. We used to go to the Contiki in Fairfield. Coming back one night in a blizzard everything covered in white , Bruce driving his dad s little van , Bruce said , whats that sign say, I quickly replied, Fairbanks 10 miles. We joked about that blizzard from then on. I would send him pic s of the wildlife up here. Once in a while we would text back and forth, and my wife would tell me what Bruce would put on Facebook. I could not believe it when my sister Ramona told me today that bruce had died. My condolences to Pat and Bruces family and all who loved him.
Thoughts and prayers
We were so shocked to hear that Bruce had passed away. Bruce was a great friend to my brother Wayne Behnke. The last time the Behnke children saw Bruce was at our brother Dean Behnke’s funeral January 2023. Our sincere condolences to the family.
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