Thomas "Tom" Joseph Lane's obituary , Passed away on April 13, 2025 in Pekin, Illinois

Thomas "Tom" Joseph Lane

February 18, 1954 - April 13, 2025 (71 years old)

Pekin, Illinois

Thomas "Tom" Joseph Lane's obituary , Passed away on April 13, 2025 in Pekin, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes

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Thomas "Tom" Joseph Lane

February 18, 1954 - April 13, 2025 (71 years old)

Pekin, Illinois

Thomas Joseph Lane Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Thomas Joseph Lane of Pekin, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Thomas left this world on April 13, 2025 at the age of 71, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Thomas Joseph Lane to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William Lane and Audrey Lane (Fisher); his son Michael Sams; his grandson Adam Vaughn; his great grandchild Lestat Gandy; his son-in-law Michael Davidson; and his brother-in-law Norton Hardin.

He is survived by: his wife Judith K. Jones-Weese; his children, Melinda Smith (John) of Washington, Thomas Lane, Jr. (Dawn) of Danvers, Anthony Lane (Melanie) of Peoria, Andrew Lane (Tiffany) of East Peoria, Kaydon Lane of Pekin, Janet Davidson of Manito, Scott Winchell of Pekin, Melissa Vaughn of Pekin and Becky Lane of Pekin; his siblings, Judy Hardin of Pekin, Linda Kibler of Pekin and Bill Lane (Sandy) of Colorado; and his half-brother Gary Lane.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 17th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Paul Towne Memorial (660 Radio City Dr, North Pekin, IL 61554).

Memorial contributions may be given to the family to help offset cost.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes



Sat

May 17

Celebration of life

3:00 PM

Paul Towne Memorial
660 Radio City Dr, North Pekin, IL 61554

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