Ruby Frances Lane

Ruby Frances Lane, 94, of La Fontaine, died Friday, October 13, 2017 at 3:20 a.m. at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center, La Fontaine.  She was born on October 19, 1922 in Wabash County to James F. and Flosstilla Sevilla (Bowers) Stair.

She graduated from La Fontaine High School in 1940 and was the last living member of her graduating class. Frances married Claude Lane, Jr. on January 27, 1952 and worked for MSD of Wabash and Wagner Grocery Store.  Frances was a member of the United Methodist Church in La Fontaine and was active in the Wesleyan Circle and Riverside Home Economics Club.

She is survived by sons, Rex Alan (Cathy) Lane and Ray Alvin (Carolyn) Lane both of Marion, Indiana; five grandchildren, Stacey (Gannon) Grosh, Muncie, Indiana,  Ryan (Michelle) Lane, Upland, Indiana, Erin (Jeff) Shafer, South Burlington, Vermont, Dawn (Phil) Mosier, Jonesboro, Indiana and John Foland, Louisville, Kentucky; and Twelve great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband and parents.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, October 16, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home, La Fontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main Street, La Fontaine, IN 46940 with Pastor Crystal Jacobson officiating. Calling hours will be two hours before service from 9:00 a.m. until the start of service at the funeral home. Burial will follow at La Fontaine IOOF Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be directed to the American Diabetes Foundation and La Fontaine United Methodist Church.

Online Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.

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