On Tuesday, October 25, 2022, Linda Jane "Jane" Lane, loving wife and mother of three, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 80. Jane was born on May 14, 1942, in Topeka, Kansas, to Fred and Elva (Dorman) Smith. She was raised outside of Burlingame, Kansas, on a farm where she had the best of childhoods. She helped by herding the milk cows on Trigger, her best friend, who happened to be a horse. Jane and Trigger's favorite trick was galloping while Jane balanced standing on Trigger's bare back, her toes dug in, her hair streaming back, holding onto the reins.

After graduating from Burlingame High School in 1960, Jane attended Emporia State University. In 1962, Jane married Thomas Martin Lane of Osage City, Kansas. Although they divorced later, Jane and Tom had three beautiful and talented children, who were all raised in Osage County. Secondary to motherhood, but important in Jane's life was her 36-year banking career, beginning at the First State Bank of Burlingame.

Jane radiated love through her beautiful and infectious smile. She showed genuine interest in everyone she met. It was important to Jane that her family and friends were always comfortable, happy, and cared for at all times. She loved to laugh, had a great sense of humor, and was always up for a fun adventure. Jane's main focus in her life was her family, as she was happiest when involved with and surrounded by them. She also developed a passion for golf, which provided her with a challenge, competition, and the perfect outdoor setting to have fun with friends.

In 2019, Jane married the love of her life, David Fowler, in Wichita, Kansas. They shared good times, many
laughs, and a passion for golf and family.

Jane was preceded in death by her brother, Bill Smith. She is survived by her husband David; her sister, Karen Kukuk, of San Diego, California; her daughter, Audrey (Mike) Bartee of Osage City, Kansas; her son, John (Brandy) Lane, of Wichita, Kansas; her son, Martin (Suzanne) Lane, of Topeka, Kansas; seven grandchildren; and one great grandchild on the way. She is also survived by David's family of three children, 17 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and one great grandchild on the way.

A private, graveside service will be held on November 19, 2022. A public celebration of life will also occur on November 19 at the Osage County Senior Center, 604 Market Street, Osage City, Kansas 66523, beginning at noon.

A Jane Lane-Fowler Golf Memorial to benefit Jane and David's favorite golf course has been established in Jane's honor. Please send memorial contributions in care of Feltner Funeral Home at 818 Topeka Avenue, Lyndon, Kansas 66451.

The family of Jane Lane-Fowler wishes to send their most sincere gratitude for all the love and support given to Jane and the family during this time.