Mass of Christian Burial for John Kane, longtime Keldron, SD, area farmer and rancher will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 13, 2017 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lemmon, SD. Fr. Ron Garry will officiate with burial in the Hillside Cemetery at Morristown, SD.

John Thomas Kane was born February 13th, 1941 in Lemmon, SD to Thomas & Fern (Overton) Kane of Keldron, SD. He grew up on the Main Street of the original town site of Keldron. John enjoyed the many adventures the area had to offer. He attended grade school in Morristown, SD and was active in 4-H and in Legion Baseball. He graduated in 1959 from Lemmon High. John developed a strong work ethic at a young age; which continued throughout his entire life.

As a young man he worked various jobs in the area, but mainly he remained working with his parents on the farm. The Kanes were well known for their registered Hereford cattle; however John's passion was farming. In March of 1969 he married Mary Ann Jacobs and together they raised three children: John Tobin, Jeremy Jacob, and Debra Jo. He was an excellent dancer, card player, an avid reader, car lover and kept up with all the latest news and trends. John always dreamed of going South, he enjoyed several winters in the warm sun in Yuma, AZ with old and new friends. John and Jose` were regulars in town and will be missed by many at the cafes and Northwest Supply. He has given many one on one anti - smoking lectures as he was first diagnosed with lung cancer in 2013.

After nearly four years of battling cancer courageously, he passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday, January 9, 2017 at the West River Regional Medical Center in Hettinger, ND.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann (Jacobs) Kane, Keldron, SD; two sons, John Tobin "Toby" Kane, Sioux Falls, SD, and Jeremy (Tina) Kane, Lemmon and Keldron ,SD; one daughter, Debra Jo "Debi" (Carter) Mollman, Green River, WY; three grandchildren, Keira and Jacob Mollman, and Ember Rae Kane, expected next week; his faithful and loving companion, Jose`; one brother, Tucker (Vicki) Kane, Thunder Hawk, SD; three sisters, Helen (Darryl) Helland, Lemmon, SD, Beverly Kane, Bismarck, ND, and Fern (Ralph) Bartholomew, Powell, WY; six sisters-in-law, Dee Tschetter, Alice Bruce, Linda Hilsendager, Jody Meyer, Vickie Volk and Bernie Jacobs; two brothers-in-law, Roger and Larry Jacobs; and numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Fern Kane; in-laws, Alvin and Verna Jacobs; three brothers-in-law, Don Bruce, Robert Tschetter and Mel Jacobs; and special niece, Tracy Bruce Monier.



Visitation will be on Thursday, January 12, 2017 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Evanson Jensen Funeral Home in Lemmon. A rosary/vigil service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday evening at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lemmon.

A memorial has been established.