LaVera L. Lane

LaVera L. Lane, age 102, died on December 21, 2022. She was born on July 28, 1920 in Stover, Missouri, the twin daughter of Gavert Brunjes and Emma Brunjes. On August 2, 1942, she married Jay C. Lane. They moved to McPherson in 1946. Two daughters were born to this union: Madeline Diane and Vicki Ja. She was an inspiration to many. In 1963, LaVera was walking on the sidewalk in downtown McPherson when she was hit by a car. She spent 9 months in the hospital. With hard work, determination, and a positive attitude, she learned to walk again. LaVera was an avid sports fan. She was often saying, “How about those Chiefs?” and “How about those Royals?”. There were several years when she watched or listened to every Royals game of the season. She surprised many people with her knowledge of the players and their statistics. She had many interests. One of her hobbies was reading the newspaper. At one time, she received five different papers and would read each one from cover to cover. She enjoyed playing cards with family and friends. If she had a spare moment, she would want to “play a quick hand.” She was a great cook and had a talent for making an average meal taste like a gourmet feast. She was the happiest when surrounded by her family. The welfare of her family always came first. She will be missed. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, a Life Member of the American Legion Auxiliary, and a Life Member of the McPherson Hospital Auxiliary. Survivors include daughter, Madeline, and husband Robert Stawnicz and daughter, Vicki, and husband Mark Johnson. Survivors also include grandsons, Matthew Sumner and Ryan Sumner and granddaughter, Taylon Bush, as well as great granddaughter, Hailey Jay Sumner, and great grandsons, Lane Sumner and Miles Bush and nieces, Susan Shaffer, Patty Jameson and Linda Kays. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jay, her grandson, Britton Johnson, her sisters, Valera Schuman and Ardella Kays, and her brother, Norman Brunjes. A celebration of her life will be held on January 14, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in McPherson. A private burial will be at the McPherson Cemetery prior to the celebration of life. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 1400 N. Main, McPherson, Kansas 67460, or Gentiva Hospice, 900 E. First Street, Suite W1, McPherson, Kansas 67460.

LaVera L. Lane

July 28, 1920 - December 21, 2022