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Tim & Jeanie Shafer posted a condolence
Saturday, January 2, 2016
Our sincere sympathy to the entire Lane family. Your loss is felt throughout our entire country neighborhood here in Yankton.
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Mike Johnson posted a condolence
Saturday, January 2, 2016
So sorry for your loss. John was a great guy and will be missed.
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Penny and John Porter posted a condolence
Saturday, January 2, 2016
Judy I remember the laughter that we shared in our many years of playing volleyball and never knowing what is in our future. I can't begin to comprehend the magnitude of sadness and loss you all are feeling. I didn't know John however he sounds like he was a tremendous son, brother, spouse and co-worker. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers now and in the days ahead.
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Jackie Peters posted a condolence
Saturday, January 2, 2016
Judy, Larry and all of John's family, I am so sincerely sorry for your loss. There are no words that could ever make your pain any less. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this very sad time. He is soaring with the angels.
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Dennis Hogsett posted a condolence
Saturday, January 2, 2016
I met John one time, when he came down to KVRR in Fargo to help me with a procedure on a transmitter. I am a contractor, and he didn't have to do that, but offered his help. I thought that was awfully kind of him. When we met, I could tell right away that he was a good egg. He was very helpful and gave me a few tips that he had learned over the years. He always looked out for the Red River Broadcast, and would gladly help in any manner he could. I got to know him through phone calls and emails. He was a very smart young man, and I know will be greatly missed.
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Big B posted a condolence
Saturday, January 2, 2016
Rest in peace John Lane, you will be missed. You were a kind man to everyone. I'm glad your last day was doing something you loved. You are also a true hero for being a donor saving other lives. I'll see you on the other side buddy!
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Sandy Herrlein posted a condolence
Saturday, January 2, 2016
I'm so sorry for your loss. I met Eddie at the archery range in Yankton and he was such a pleasant person to talk with. I only got to see him a few times but I do know he was excited about shooting in the Outdoor Target Nationals back in September here in Yankton. I wish I could have got to know him better but very grateful that I was blessed to know such a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with Eddie's family.
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DiAnn Blakey posted a condolence
Saturday, January 2, 2016
Tracy,
I am so sorry to read of the passing of your husband. Though I did not know John, I saw you many times at your job in Tea, and cannot express enough how much I sympathize with you over the loss of your husband. You are in my thoughts and prayers, along with Chris, in the loss of his relative also.
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Cathy Bonowski (Fejfar) posted a condolence
Saturday, January 2, 2016
My heart breaks for all of you. So very sorry to hear the news. May God hold you close and comfort you as only He can. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Derek & Ruth Wilson posted a condolence
Saturday, January 2, 2016
Tracy and the entire Lane family, words cannot express adequately how very sorry we are for the sudden loss of such a great husband, son, cousin, brother that John was to each and every one of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May each of you find comfort in the arms of the great Comforter, Jesus.
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Phil McIlrath posted a condolence
Saturday, January 2, 2016
I worked with John during my 4 years at KDLT-TV in Sioux Falls.
I'll start this off with a statement: John was an interesting fellow to work with at the the station. John had an interesting sense of humor when it came to working at KDLT. I would occasionally come into his office once or twice a week, when I was a fledgling reporter, with something that needed "fixing" and the first words out of John's mouth to me would be,"What did you break?" He did this to most of the reporters. After a while, I figured out that he knew I really didn't break it,and was just giving me a hard time. It took me a while to figure out that it was just his sense of humor. I remember many times, he would walk in the door in the morning. I would usually be the first person he saw because I had been there overnight to anchor the morning news. As John would walk in, sometimes he would say,"Is it 5 o'clock, yet?" I would chuckle and say something along the line of, "for me it is!" He would chuckle too and reply, "I'll bet."
Over the years, John and I built a relationship. Since I was usually the only other person in the building when he arrived each morning, many times we would talk at length. We would talk about a variety of subjects:the news of the day, which politician was the real "crook", he would even give me story ideas. These story ideas usually started with the phrase,"You should really do a story on..." John and I would usually have a good laugh together each morning about something. I really had fun during those few minutes each day to talk to someone else. Working the graveyard shift can be very lonely at times. When I left KDLT in 2014, John acted like I was bluffing when I told him the news. "You'll never leave here!," he chuckled. "You're a lifer!" There were many times I wish I could have stayed, and was really going to miss the moments we had every morning. We had a lot of laughs and good conversations, but John also taught me so much over the years. He taught me the ins and outs of the station, and how I could fix certain things on my own that really weren't as complicated as they seemed. John did not do that to everyone. He must have trusted me enough to know I wouldn't mess it up! He appreciated that I wanted to learn how to solve problems on my own without always relying on him or somebody else to fix it. I think it was this that helped gel our relationship.
One moment with John that still sticks with me,and was the first thing I thought of when I heard of his passing, was when John showed up to my going away party from the station. I had invited him earlier that day and didn't expect him to come, because I honestly hadn't ever seen him come to another employees going away party. Much to my surprise that night, he came up to me and gave me a big ol' hand shake and laughingly said, "When are you coming back?" That moment is cemented in my mind forever. I really had become a good friend with John. I cherish that friendship.
My thoughts and prayers are with John's family at this time of great loss. My thoughts are also with John's KDLT family. We all love you John, and will miss you.
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Mary Marino posted a condolence
Saturday, January 2, 2016
The thoughts and prayers are with Tracy and his large family and many friends as this week of sorrow continues. The strength of his good life remains with us forever. We trust that the power of faith remains with those who loved John.
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Bill & Laura Fejfar posted a condolence
Saturday, January 2, 2016
Our heart felt sympathies for all of John's family.
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Russ and Pat Bentley posted a condolence
Saturday, January 2, 2016
I am so sorry to here of the sudden passing of John. Though it has been a long time since I last seen John, I have many wonderful memories of time spent with the family at their Yankton home. Please know that prayers go out to the families for strength and comfort at this difficult time.
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Jodi Wirtz posted a condolence
Saturday, January 2, 2016
Tracy, my deepest sympathies to you & your family! My thoughts & prayers will be with you this week & the weeks to come!
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Karen (Prochut) Baumbach posted a condolence
Saturday, January 2, 2016
So sad to hear of your sudden loss. Our heartfelt sympathies to Tracy and the Lane families. I know John was such a special person to so many. May all your wonderful memories carry you through these days ahead. Please know lots of prayers coming your way for peace, strength and comfort of family and friends around you.
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Heather Fiddelke (Riggins) posted a condolence
Saturday, January 2, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your whole family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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