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, Wisconsin 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.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 from 4-8pm at DeFiore Funeral Home-10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 10:00am at St. Mary Catholic Church -10307 Dundee Road, Huntley, IL. The burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Huntley, IL . In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Franciscan Out Reach- a path of hope- https://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
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We extend our condolences to Keith’s family and friends. He was a remarkable man.
Keith and I have been good friends from the time we first met at Sacred Heart grade school in Lombard in 1952 (72 yrs.). Although we had not seen each other in resent years, we continued to maintain contact through cell phone communication. Whenever we talked, Keith always brought-up the fact that I was his longest living friend. We did many things together in our younger years; college roommates, contruction jobs in the summer at Lombard Lumber, serving our country in Vietnam (Air Force/Navy) and proceeding on to Corporate work; Baxter Healthcare and Motorola. Also, both married to our brides for 62 yrs.; he introducd me to Mary Kay through mutual friends, the Goessele's, at a summer resort on Trout Lake, Wis. in 1959. (Keith and I had a bond that could not be broken.) A great man, truly devoted to Kathy, their children, and extended family. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all in this difficult time.
Kathy -- our deepest regrets for the passing of Keith. He was a mentor for me and a very special person in my life. I owe him a sincere gratitude for his impact on my life at Motorola. God bless you and Keith. Tim Stone
Sincere condolences at the passing.
Dear Kathy, Sending you my sincere condolences and a big hug. from your old florist up in the Minocqua" Woodruff, area . Lori at Lori's Flower Cottage
Keith was my big boss at Motorola. I reported to Rusty Brashear. When we realized we were both Theta Chi Brothers from Bradley, we became much friendlier, though I was far Junior to Keith. He was always a man generous with his time, patient, and had a skill for listening. In business, he had great vision, though not always right, he had a gut feeling about things that most often turned out prescient. I will always appreciate knowing Brother Bane in professional life. "The Helping Hand." Always. Love to all of the Bane family and know he touched many lives.
Kathy: We were so sad to learn of Keith's passing....he was one of the good guys, and I know he will be greatly missed by family and friends! Where did time go?? Just a blink ago they were a group of hard working guys making Motorola successful. Our thoughts are with you.....Ann (and George)