James G. Lane, 76, of Oconto died peacefully at his home early , Wednesday morning, May 17, 2000. He was born August 15, 1923 in Mattoon, WI to the late George and Mary {Artz) Lane of Oconto. He married Genevieve Neta on September 27,1947. Jim owned and operated Lane School Bus Service from January 1946 until March 1986. He was a lifetime member of St. Joseph's Church.
A veteran of W.W.II, a 55 year member of the American Legion, and a 50 year member of the Oconto Golf Club, Survivors include his wife Genevieve, his children Carol Lane Azeez, Cape Neddick, Maine; Thomas, wife Linda, Minneapolis, Minnesota; John, wife Barbara ofWaupaca; Steven, wife Mary of Stevens Point; Jeff, wife Gail of Waukesha; Patricia Gabrielson, husband Peter of Oconto; Nancy Copeland, husband Scott of Mooresville, N. C.; Susan Lane of Chicago; 13 grandchildren; 5 step-grandchildren; two brothers Marvin (Delores) Lane, Oconto; Russell (Marion) Lane, Oconto; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary in 1957 and his father George in 1980. Friends called at the Gallagher Funeral Home, Oconto from 4 to 8:00 P. M. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:00 A. M. Saturday, May 20 at Holy Trinity Parish, St. Joseph's Site where Rev. David C. Ruby officiated. Burial at Oconto Catholic Cemetery with military rites by the American Legion.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. John Bonish, Oconto; Dr. Steven Neu, Dr. John Lawton, Dr. Thomas Smith of Bay Area Nephrology. Also thanks to the staff at St. Vincent Dialysis Center for their care and support. "'c"',,---