Karen S. Lane
Lane, Karen S., 64, patient and loving wife, mother, and grandmother extraordinaire, died Tuesday, December 25, 2007. Service, 1:00 P.M., Friday, December 28, Downing Lahey Mortuary West, 10515 W. Maple in Wichita. Graveside service will follow at 3:30 P.M., Fairlawn Cemetery in Hutchinson. Karen was a 1961 graduate of Hutchinson High School. After earning a bachelors degree from Sterling College in Sterling, KS, she taught first grade for two years at Roosevelt School in Hutchinson. Karen then became the Secretary-Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of Lane Marketing Group, Inc. where she worked for more than 40 years. Karen was preceded in death by her parents, James R. and Helen M. Stallman formerly of Hutchinson. She is survived by her husband, David; daughters and their families, Laura and David Graham of Wichita, and children, Miles and Emma; Darla and Carl Scherz of Dallas, TX, and children, Alexandra and Anneliese; Jennifer and Thomas Rogers of Little Rock, AR; brother, James R. Stallman, Jr. of Spring Hill, KS; niece, Courtney Stallman of Kansas City, MO; nephew, Brett Stallman of Redmond, WA. Memorial established with Sterling College, 125 W. Cooper, Sterling, KS 67579.
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I returned back to school today and was saddened and surprised to read The Times-Seninel newspaper that was in my mailbox after winter break. It took me back to a time that is longer ago than it really seems like. I taught Jenny 1st grade and was again surprised to see she was married. It seems like yesterday she and Amanda were in 1st grade! Please know you’re all in my thoughts and prayers and again I’m sorry to read about your mom, Jenny, and your wife, David. She was a wonderful, unique, level headed woman that I admired. I’m thinking of you. Sincerely, Pam Hofmeier
Darla and Laura, I am so sorry to hear about your mother’s death. She looks, from her picture, exactly like I remembered her. We lived around the corner from you in Hutchinson when you lived on Pawnee. My thoughts and prayers go out to both of you and your family.
Dear Dave, Laura, Darla, Jennifer and families, The obituary for Karen deeply sadden our family. After all these years, the house down the street from us is still the Lane house in my mind. So much time was spent between our house and yours. Karen always had something exciting for the girls to do! We fondly remember Karen’s smile and warm chuckle. A day was better after spending some time with Karen. It is our prayer that the joyous memories she gave you will help to fill the emptiness and longings. Fondly, Donna and Jack Wortman
We were so sad to learn of of the loss of Karen. She was teacher to two of our children at Roosevelt School. They were Carolyn and Tom Fee. Not only did my husband go to that school …but our two grandsons attended there also.She was so kind, and I remember her as being such a pretty lady.Our sympathies go out to all your families. Frank and Bonnie Fee
I have such fond memories of growing up down the street from all of you in Hutchinson (we lived in the big, old white house). I will always remember ‘Mrs. Lane’ as a beautiful, joyful person and a great mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
so sorry about the loss of your family member. Karen was a wonderclassmate of mine and friend. We Kind of driffded apart after we both got married. But I well allways Remember Her as a great Sudent and classmate. and of course friend. May god be with you allways. Sharon Thomas Oller
David, I know you and your family is heart broken as close a family as you all are. You know as strong of faith that you are, that she is in a better place.
Karen, I’ve been talking to you. (I hope you’ve been listening, ha.) I’m happy & thankful for our friendship of 55 years. I will miss our chats & giggles. I say goodbye for now, until we meet again. God Bless! Thoughts & Prayers to Dave, Jen, Darla & Laura!
To the Lane Family and friends: My thoughts of Mrs. Lane have always been positive. I will remember her smile, her laugh, and her hair. 🙂 The last time I spoke to her she was stuck in a bed, blind, couldn’t do things on her own. Jenny and I were talking to her about the color of the humming birds outside the kitchen window. Despite all the things happening to her, she asked me how my work was going. That’s the type of person she was, always thinking of others first. My thoughts are with you Lane Family. Val Ebersole
So sorry to hear about Karen’s passing. Our heartfelt sympathy to Dave and daughters.
I am sad to hear of Karen’s passing. She was a great person and I am sure she left a great legacy. Please accept my sincere sympathy.