Gloria G. Lane, formerly of Allegan, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023 in Otsego.
Gloria was a resident at Kauhale in Otsego where she was lovingly cared for and had resided since 2021. She was born April 1, 1929 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Robert and Evelyn (Gilman) Hafer. Gloria married Monte H. Lane on August 26, 1952 and they shared 67 wonderful years together before his passing in 2017.
Monte and Gloria started Lane Soft Water in 1958 and in 1990 their daughter Pam and her husband Terry took over operations. Today Gloria’s grandson, Jason and Michelle are operating the family business.
Surviving are her daughter, Pam (Terry) Johnson; grandsons, Jason (Michelle) Johnson and Cameron (Nina) Johnson; great-granddaughter, Jenna Johnson; brothers, Bill and John; sister, Connie; her brother-in-law and his wife along with numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her son, Philip Lane; daughter, Kathleen Lane Gorski and by her six siblings.
Gloria loved life and lived it joyfully.
In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place and no public services will be held.
Contributions in memory of Gloria may be made to the charity of your choice.
Messages of condolence may be posted at www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.
Diane Groh
Sorry for the families loss. Gloria was always so sweet and always had great stories. She will be truly missed.
Nola Tooker
Pam and family sorry to read of Gloria’s passing. She was always smiling and up beat lady. I remember seeing her in the Mother Goose outfit. What a wonderful lady.
Frank and Nola
Janet Melvin
Dear Pam and Terry, oh how I loved her! She ALWAYS sparkled!! So many fond memories. Love and hugs to you both.
Janet Melvin
Mary lober
Dear Lane family, so sorry to hear of your loss and thinking of you during this difficult time. Mary Lober
Patricia Miner
I have always loved her. Her giggle and happy outlook were one of a kind. My symptoms to all her family and friends.
Margaret Brown
Dear Pam, Terry and family, our sincere condolences to you all. Gloria was one of the kindest, most beautiful ladies I had the honor of crossing paths with in life,! From reading stories as Mother Goose, to church events, she shared joy and kindness. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
~Margaret Brown and family
Susan Lucas
I will miss my friend, Gloria…
she was the gal we turned to for ideas to make our special events unique at church.
Always upbeat and smiling…
Rest from your labors, and walk with the Lord.
Joan Simmons
What joy this dear lady brought to this world. One of the memories I have of Gloria is her time given reading to the school children. She was lovingly known as Mother Goose and dressed the part. I’m sorry for your loss of this precious earthly life as she moves to her heavenly home leaving beautiful memories
Jackie Thompson
Terry and Pam Iam so sorry for your loss. After losing My brother Steve I do know what your going through. Hold on to your memories they will help you get through Your j my thoughts and prayers ❤️ ✨️
Biff McIntire
Pam and family: Very sorry to here of your Mom’s passing. She was a very special person. So kind, and fun, and talented.
Chad and Liz Wright
To the Johnson Family-
We are so sorry to hear about Gloria’s passing. She was always so sweet and had a smile on her face every time we saw her. She met Chad outside several times in the summer when he got home from work to talk about his day. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time!
Nancy Dwan
Dear Pam, Terry, and Family,
We send love and condolences to you upon the passing of your mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Gloria.
She was my Aunt Gloria, and I remember her smile, sweetness, and generosity. As I child, she remembered me and my sisters throughout the years with cards and often cash! Then, when I had children of my own, somehow she managed to send cards, books, and other gifts to them. I was always amazed that Aunt Gloria could do this given the large number of nieces and nephews, and grand-nieces and nephews she had.
Aunt Gloria and daughter, Pam, always made a point to visit our family and my mother, Mary Lou, when they traveled up north to hunt morel mushrooms. A treasured time for us.
What a classy and beautiful lady. She will be so dearly missed.
Love, Nancy Dwan and Family
Dane and Cindi Kurtz
To the Johnson family. Our condolences with the passing of Gloria. We are keeping you all in our hearts and prayers.
Bob and Julie Sosnowski
Dear Pam, Terry, Jason , Michelle, Cameron and Nina, Bob and I are so sorry for your loss. Oh, how I loved Gloria. She was so kind to me over the years and I loved her big smile and zest for life. She lived life to the fullest. God bless her sweet soul.
Chris brown
To Gloria’s family
My sincere condolences to your family. My brothers and i all worked for your mom and dad flushing tanks in the barn behind the house. At one point there was a musical library written on the walls dating from the late 60’s thru the late 70’s . We all wrote the bands and songs of the day on the walls. I was the youngest of the 3. Bill,Matt and me. While I waited for the tanks to cycle i would skip rocks in the channel behind the barn. Your parents were wonderful people. Share stories and memories and may you find smiles as you remember. God bless.
Heather Adrianson
Working for wonderful people such as Gloria herself was a humbling honor. Gloria always came down to the dining room so stunning and beautiful. Always so helpful, and kind to us all. Thank you for letting us take care of you.
Lisa Franklin
Ms. Gloria you will be missed so much. I had the pleasure of seeing you daily when I went to work. Your smile beamed like no other. Your joyful and kind spirit. I will forever cherish the memories and stories you always would share. Yellow has a new meaning for me as that was your color!! Rest in paradise! Kauhale will never forget about you!
Kim SCHAAFSMA
An inspiration to me. Enjoy our visits her smile, kind words. Joyful enjoy people love life to its fullest.
Hugs and Love Pam and Terry
Linda Sue Nevenzel
Pam, Terry and family,
I had the pleasure of meeting your mother at Kauhale while my dad was there. She was the sweetest, caring, fun lady. I would visit her each time I saw my dad, she always gretted me with a hug and kiss on the cheek. She would quite often come and watch sports in my dad’s room. We
would always play Bingo. My dad was very
hard of hearing so she helped him often
with bingo. My dad passed the 8th of August and didn’t mske it over there again. I felt so bad when I heard today that she had passed on January 1. I wanted you to know she was a wonderful lady and will I always have a place in my heart for her. She always talked about you and the grandkids with a sparkle in her eye and that lovely smile. She will be missed.
Linda Nevenzel