Independence: Emmett Duane Kane age 85 passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Sunday, August 10 at ABCM Rehabilitation Center in Independence. Emmett was born February 16, 1929 the son of John and Frances (Fettkether) Kane in rural Bremer County. he graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in Fairbank. Emmett served in the United States Army during the Korean War from 1951-1953. After his military service he farmed in the Westgate area for a number of years, after that he worked at Ruff’s Elevator in Westgate, he then worked at Horkheimer Manufactured Homes in Hazleton doing setup and maintenance, he then worked at Modern Building Products for a period of time and most recently worked at Hazleton Housing until his retirement. Emmett married Margaret Kleitsch and they later divorced. He married Mary Jane Woods Cunningham in 1986.
Survived by: his wife: Mary Jane, four sons; Ron (Janna) Kane, Carl Kane, Dale (Erika) Kane all of Maynard and Duane (Kathy) Cunningham of Helena, MT, two daughters; Janet Dugan of Maynard and Dawn (Pat) West of Norwalk, 18 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren along with many special nieces and nephews.
Preceded by: his parents, one son; Gary Kane, five brothers; Louis, Harold, Jack, Ray and Paul Kane, four sisters; Beatrice McCloud, Sister Mary Eunice Kane, Peg Robinson and Sister Mary Clarice Kane.
Services: Wednesday, August 13 at 10:30 am at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Fairbank.
Visitation: Tuesday August 12 from 4-7 pm with a 4:00 pm Rosary and a 7:00 pm Scripture service at Woods Funeral Home in Fairbank.
Burial: Immaculate Conception Cemetery Fairbank with military rites conducted by Fortsch-Duffy Post 552 of Fairbank.
Memorials: may be directed to Cedar Valley Hospice, Buchanan County office.
Condolences for Emmett D. Kane
Mary Jane – I am so sorry for your loss. I knew I had not seen you walking lately but was unaware Emmet was at the Care Center. Sympathies to you and all the family.
Sending my sympathy to you and your family. Always enjoyed seeing you, and especially memories from St. Mary’s.
My deepest condolences to you and your family for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers as you move through this sad time. With sympathy, Carol Corcoran Healy
May the peace God gives sustain your family during this difficult time.Lean on one another as the days ahead become to hard to bear alone.Share your memories they will be a source of joy. Seeing the promises in God’s word the bible will help you to gain strength and fortify your hearts, granting you comfort.
(2 Thessalonians 2:16,17; jw.org)
Mary Jane,
My condolences to you and the family. I wish I was able to have come up for Emmitt’s funeral, but am just not up to it. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Cletus
Mary Jane,
My condolences to you and the family. I wish I could have come up for Emmett’s funeral, but I am just not up to it. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Cletus
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