Arthur Francis Kane

1945 - 2017

BORN

1945

DIED

2017

Arthur Kane Obituary

Name: Rosary for Arthur Francis Kane
Start: 2017-01-15T20:30:00.000Z
Location: St. Patrick's Community Center

MEDIA - Arthur Francis Kane, 71, Media, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, at Oak Lane Nursing & Rehab in Stronghurst.
He was born Sunday, June 10, 1945, in Monmouth, the son of John William and Catherine Rosemary (Larkin) Kane.
Those left to cherish his memory are siblings, John B. (Nancy) Kane of Smithshire, Daniel J. (Carol) Kane of Smithshire, Robert W. (Shirley) Kane of Biggsville, and Frank J. (Deanne) Kane of Roseville; nieces and nephews, Jim (Kim) Kane, Jason Kane (Jodi), Jeremy (Kristel) Kane, Katie (Jon) Arnold, Joe (Cindy) Kane, Julia (Josh) Springer, Jeanie (Craig) Campbell, Tracy (Albert) Watson, Channon (Donald) Hanson, Joe Kane (Hope), Adam Kane, Brian (Amanda) Kane, Michelle (Ben) Johnson, Melissa (Tom) Campen, Erick (Christine) Kane, Kevin (Ashley) Kane, and Michael Kane; along with several great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Rose Marie Kane.
Art attended and graduated from Media-Wever High School, Class of 1963. He then attended and graduated Burlington Business College. Art was a member of the U.S. Army, proudly serving his country with honor, from November 1965 to November 1967, in Ft. Bragg, North Carolina and Ft. Hood, Texas.
He was employed at the Raritan State Bank from 1968 to 2013. He was on the board of directors from 1987 to 2016. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, where he was a former trustee. He was a Trustee of the Henderson County Library, a board member of the Henderson County Historical Society, officer of Unit 765 American Legion, a member of the Raritan Opera House, American Cancer Society, and was a former 4-H Leader. He was also a member of the Monmouth Knights of Columbus and a loyal blood donor for the Red Cross, donating over 20 gallons. He was chairman of the Henderson County Bicentennial, helping with Media, Raritan and St. Patrick's celebrations, and was continuing his patriotism by working on the 200th birthday of the state of Illinois. Art was honored by the governor as Honored Citizen of the Day at the Illinois State Fair.
Art enjoyed friends, genealogy, history, travel, sign painting and especially his family.
Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 16, 2017, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Raritan. Visitation will be 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, at St. Patrick's Community Center in Raritan, with a rosary to be said at 2:30 p.m. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery in Raritan. Memorials may be made to the St. Patrick's Community Center-Renovation Project in lieu of flowers.
Please sign the online guestbook at www.wisefamily-hooverhall.com. Wise Family Funeral Homes, Roseville, is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Register-Mail on Jan. 12, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Arthur Kane

10 Entries

Tammy Guile

January 16, 2017

Art was a big supporter of the Henderson County Fair Queens. The Queens loved every minute they spent with him and enjoyed the little photo albums he created for them. He was, and is, an amazing man. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family in their time of mourning.

Dennis and Sue Cohoon

January 15, 2017

So sorry for your loss Art will be missed by many with his soft spoken ways and kind heart. Sorry we could not come to the visitation, but were concerned about the weather.

Mike and Paula Adam

January 15, 2017

We are sad to lose our family genealogist. Art always knew us no matter how many years past. Our condolences.

Paul and Pat Bates

January 15, 2017

We would have liked to have come. We were ready to leave and saw the radar. We felt we shouldn't chance the roads being slick. Our condolences for a man who knew and loved the family like no other! He will be greatly missed.

Andre

January 15, 2017

My condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May God strengthen you and give you peace during this difficult time. Psalms 29:11

Susan Higgins

January 14, 2017

I refer to Art fondly as Mr. Henderson County! He knew more about our county, knew more people in our county and worked hard to perpetuate and improve our county than anyone I know. Also he did not only "talk the talk," but "walked the walk" of a Christian!! He will be an awesome angel. God bless and comfort his family!!

Jean Haase Family

January 14, 2017

Our prayers and thought go out to Arts family. He was the kindest man, a gentlemen always, he will be missed but not forgotten.

Bonnie Gipe

January 14, 2017

It is impossible to know the amount of lives that Art has touched. I am sorry for your loss

Msgr James Ramer

January 13, 2017

My deepest sympathy to the entire family,,,we've lost one of the best....I recall on a tour of Ireland with Art along...we pulled the bus into a small town,for a break...Art went walking down the street....seems he saw a sign in a window while passing thru (what an eagle eye) of a motel I believe it was----the Roseville Motel....he walked back and bought a few. Art has now joined cousins Ed, Bill, Fred, and I know others in the family born in 1945....May they all, and especially today, May Art rest in peace...
Msgr James Ramer

Linda Sullivan - Hall

January 12, 2017

What great memories I have of Art and what great memories I have of my family from the many, many photos he took and shared over the years. Art was a great guy, a kind soul and the world has lost a beautiful man.

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