Mark Edward Lane, 62, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019 in Clay Center. He was born December 10, 1957, in Beloit. He was the son of John “Blackie” and Allene Lane, and was a 1976 graduate of CCCHS. He attended Hutchinson Community College where he ran track, and received his Bachelor of Science in Education degree from Emporia State University. He did his student teaching in Cottonwood Falls, KS. Mark held various jobs over the years, and his favorite was his time as daytime custodian at CCCHS.
He was preceded in death by his father “Blackie” in 2003, and mother Allene on December 11, 2019.
Mark spent the past several years caring for his mother, allowing her to live at home where they enjoyed their time together watching sports and keeping up with his nieces and nephews’ activities.
Mark was a voracious reader, and loved keeping up with all types of sports, often reciting and debating statistics, records, and the latest in current events.
Mark’s greatest love over the past decade had been watching his nieces and nephews as they attended school, participated in sports, music, drama, and other activities, and cherished the times they would stop by to update him on the latest news or text him just to check in and say “Hi Uncle Mark”. As anyone who knew Mark would attest, he always had a quick smile and a ready story to tell.
Survivors include his siblings (and nieces/nephews.) His sister Mary Getto and Ron Harper of Ozawkie, KS (Holly and Erica, sister Nancy Warren and husband Jay of Ark City (Dru, Chris, and Molly, brother Paul and wife Paula of Clay Center (Ian and Eli, sister Suzanne Ahlberg and husband Dick of Clay Center (Christi, Andy, Erik, and Mason, and brother JD and wife Carrie of Clay Center (Lauren, Peyton, and Sydney). Mark is also survived by 18 grand-nieces and nephews.
A private family celebration will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Blackie & Allene Lane Family Memorial Scholarship fund in care of Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home.