Gary Linn Kane was born March 6, 1952 at the Galloway Hospital in Anthony, Kansas, son of Merle F. and Carol (Smith) Kane.  He was raised on a farm south of Manchester, Oklahoma by his grandparents, Roy and Gladys Smith.

On December 1, 1998, Gary married Joann Wilson Gordon.  Gary owned Kane Masonry and was a superb and talented brick layer.

On April 13, 2024, Gary passed away at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas at the age of 72.  He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents: Roy and Gladys Smith; and infant sister, Linda Joyce.

Gary will be deeply missed by his wife, Jo; stepchildren and grandchildren: Christi Gordon and children, Justice and Elizabeth, and William Gordon and children, Alexandra, Tyler, and Joshua; siblings: Terry (Shelly) Kane, Nancy Goodrich, and Debbie Lazzers; family dogs, Buffy and Lucy; and a host of other relatives and many friends.

Memorial graveside service will be held 4:00 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2024 at the Manchester Cemetery, Manchester, Oklahoma, with Pastor Jason Bruns officiating.

Memorials in memory of Gary may be made to Evidence Church of Wichita, and can be sent in care of Prairie Rose Funeral Home, 602 E. Main St., Anthony, KS 67003.