Lois M. Lane

Lois M. Lane, age 92 of Jerseyville, IL, formerly of Alhambra, IL, died Sunday, January 12, 2014, at Jerseyville Manor in Jerseyville, IL. She was born on Sunday, October 02, 1921, in Carrollton, IL, the daughter of Francis M. and Lelia V. (nee Schroeder) Edwards. On Sunday, July 06, 1947, she married Loyd Lane who passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 1990. She was a member of Salem United Church of Christ, Alhambra, IL; National Education Association; Illinois Education Association. Mrs. Lane was born at Carrollton, IL; graduated from Carrollton High School; she attended Blackburn College at Carlinville, IL and received a B.A. in English from Greenville College, Greenville, IL; she did additional studies at SIUE. Mrs. Lane taught for two years at a rural school in Jersey County, IL (1941-1943). She then taught at Oak Grove Junior High School in Peoria for eight years. From 1951-1958 she taught English at Mulberry Grove Junior High School, Mulberry Grove, IL and served as Principal for four years. She taught at Greenville Junior High and High School from 1958-1976. She retired in 1976. Mrs. Lane moved to Mulberry Grove from Peoria in 1951; and to Alhambra, IL in 1956 (on the farm) where her husband farmed. They moved into Alhambra following their retirement in 1976. Mrs. Lane was an avid antique collector; she and her husband fished often; they enjoyed camping and made annual trips to Florida following their retirement. Mrs. Lane enjoyed reading and read extensively. Survivors include: Niece - Marilyn K. Davison, Springfield, IL Nephew - Terry L. (Sue) Edwards, Carrollton, IL Sister In-law - Maxine Edwards, Carrollton, IL She was preceded in death by: Husband - Loyd Lane (died 7/31/1990) Father - Francis M. Edwards Mother - Lelia V. Edwards nee Schroeder Brother - Vernice G. Edwards Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 15, 2014, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 15, 2014, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL, with Rev. Jerry Amiri, Pastor, Salem United Church of Christ, Alhambra, IL, officiating. Interment will be at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to Salem United Church of Christ - Alhambra, IL or Wounded Warriors of America.

Lois M. Lane

October 2, 1921 - January 12, 2014