Keith James Bane

Keith James Bane, 85, of Lake in the Hills, died peacefully, June 7, 2024 at his home with his family by his side.

Keith was born May 20, 1939 the son of Kenneth and Frances (Wachewicz) Bane. On December 15, 1962 he married Kathleen Margaret Coffey. He proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Keith was a long-time executive with Motorola. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, he also loved trains and was an avid Green Bay Packer fan. Keith was a very generous man and deeply devoted to his Catholic faith. He and Kathleen built their dream home in Minocqua, and loved spending time with family at the lake house. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend who will be missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his wife, of 62 years, Kathleen Bane, his daughters, Kimberly (Michael) St. Clair, Kristen (Bill) Pinter, and Karayn (Kurt) Schingoethe, by his nine grandchildren, Kaley, Maxwell, Kaitlin, Zachary, Nicholas, Steven, Ryan, Wyatt and Ryder, by his great-grandchildren, Ellie, Brooks, Sloane, Adelynn and Bruno. He is also survived by his sister, Helen Gurtner.

Keith was preceded in death by his parents, Fran, and Ken and by his sister, Cynthia Bane.

A visitation was held on Tuesday, June 11, at DeFiore Funeral Home -10763 Dundee Road, Huntley, Ill. A funeral Mass was celebrated on Wednesday, June 12, at St. Mary Catholic Church-10307 Dundee Road, Huntley, Ill. The burial was at St. Mary Cemetery in Huntley, Ill. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Franciscan Out Reach-a path of hope-interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E358209&id=6

For further information please contact the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com.