Kenny McLane

KENNY McLANE, 64, of Arcola, IL passed away at 2:15 P.M. on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at the Danville V.A. Hospital.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at the Edwards Funeral Home. Burial with Military Rites conducted by the Arcola VFW will be in the Arcola Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Edwards Funeral Home.

Kenneth James McLane was born on September 23, 1949 in Tuscola, IL. He was a son of James Richard and Glenna Mae (Hopkins) McLane.

Survivors include two daughters: Margo McLane and her husband Andy Elson of Urbana, IL and Morgan McLane and her husband Nick Lindsey of Arcola, IL; one brother, Matt McLane and his wife Pat of Arcola, IL; and one sister, Amy McLane of Arcola, IL.

His parents, two brothers: Richard McLane and Dale McLane, and his uncle Frank McLane preceded him in death.

Kenny was a 1967 graduate of Arcola High School. He was attending Southern Illinois University when he was drafted into the Army. He served in the Vietnam War and was a Purple Heart Recipient.

He worked at King Brothers for many years, and then worked at Thomas Monahan Company. He enjoyed attending Arcola sporting events. He had a great sense of humor, and had nicknames for nearly everyone he knew.

Memorials may be made to Arcola Sport Boosters.