Jo Anne “Jo” Lane, age 75, a resident of Hazelhurst, WI, passed away surrounded by her family on August 31, 2023 at her home following a long battle with cancer. She was born July 11, 1948, in Milwaukee, WI to Robert and Dawn Keller. Jo graduated from Custer High School in Milwaukee, WI. She married the love of her life Dennis Lane on May 17, 1969. She worked as a Financial Program Supervisor for the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. Jo loved spending time with her family, baking, cooking, and gardening. She was such a giving person, always taking care of others. Her last caring act was to donate her organs in hope of furthering the important research of finding a cure for cancer.
Jo was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. She is survived by her sons: John Lane and Doug Lane; grandchildren: Camron Lane and Kayden Lane; numerous siblings; other family and many friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. The Nimsgern Funeral website will be updated when service date and time have been decided. Online condolences may be shared at www.nimsgernfuneral.com. Nimsgern Funeral & Cremation Services is serving the family.