Elvis James Lane Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Elvis James Lane of Columbia, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Elvis left this world on December 13, 2025 at the age of 87, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Dan Lane and Ada Lane; his brothers, Ervan Lane (Ruth), Erman Lane (Pat) and Wilford Burklow (Lois); and his brother-in-law Walter Scantlan.
He is survived by: his significant other Carolyn Lane; his children, Pam Mardirosian (Rob), Brian Lane and Kim Gerberding (DeWayne); his grandchild Whitney Starr (Robbie); his great grandchildren, Landyn and Leighton; his granddaughter Nicole Brocaille (Kipp); his great grandchildren, Skyler, Summer, Millie and Marlowe; his grandchild Casey Lane (Jordan); his great grandchildren, Emersyn, Lucy and Hudson; his grandchildren, Megan, Cara, Chelsea and Tyler Gerberding (Danielle); his great grandchild Avery; his sister Elva Scantlan Patton (Bob); and his siblings-in-law, Jerry Bean (Kay) and Charlene Bean. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 18th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Friday, December 19th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the First Baptist Church (1200 Valmeyer Rd, Columbia, IL 62236). A celebration of life will be held on Friday, December 19th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that gifts be made to the American Cancer Society or First Baptist Church Columbia, continuing Jim's legacy of compassion and faith.
