Robert C. Lane

Robert C. Lane, 83, of East Peoria, IL, passed away at 6:42 pm on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

He was born on July 28, 1941, in Peoria, IL, to Charles R. and Margaret (Luncsford) Lane. He married Carol Sue Knoll on September 1, 1976 in Peoria. She passed away on March 1, 2019.

Surviving are his four children, Bobby (Debbie) Lane of Quinton, VA, Jeff (Lynn) Lane of Morton, IL, Nicole Rodseth of Germantown Hills, and Angela (Ken) Menold of East Peoria; twelve grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren with one on the way. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Robert was a U.S. Air National Guard Veteran. He worked as a production manager at the Peoria Journal Star until his retirement. Robert enjoyed traveling with Carol, especially to Florida. He loved classic cars and the Chicago Bears. He had an unconditional love for his family and loved watching his grandchildren's sports.

A Funeral Service will be held at 4:00 pm on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Mason Funeral Home Germantown Hills Chapel with Pastor Ron Miller officiating. Visitation will be held from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm, also on Sunday at the funeral home. Cremation rites will be accorded following his service with burial of ashes at Swan Lake Memorial Gardens at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the American Heart Association, Greater IL Area, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674. Online condolences at www.masonfuneralhomes.com.

American Heart Association, Greater Illinois Area
3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago IL 60674
Web: http://www.americanheart.org/