Obituaries

February 6, 1938 to December 22, 2024

WINAMAC - Lester L. Bane, 86, of Westville (formerly of Winamac), passed away Sunday, Dec. 22, at his home in Westville.

He was born Feb. 6, 1938 in Philadelphia, MS to the late Lester W. and Ann [Gray] Bane. He grew up in House, MS and served a short time in the Mississippi National Guard. He married Martha J. Nicholson on April 3, 1960 and together they raised five children in Neshoba, MS. She preceded him in death.

Lester Bane

He is survived by:
Steve (Julie) Bane, Lake Station, Son
James Keith Bane, Winamac, Son
Pamela Bane, Westville, Daughter
Sandy Kelley, Portage, IN Step-Daughter
Amber Bane, Granddaughter
Lee (Kim) Podgorski, Grandson
Christopher (Nicki) Podgorski, Grandson
Jonathon (Susan) Kallok, Grandson
Kaitlyn Kallok, Granddaughter
William Kenzie, Grandson
Several Great-Grandchildren
David Lierman, Oklahoma City, OK, Brother
Numerous Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Mona Maydell [Brown] Bane, Wife
Charles Bane, Son
Karen Bane, Daughter
Patsy Podgorski, Step-Daughter
Bobby Bane, Brother
Richard Bane, Brother
Linda Moss, Sister
Diane Carmack, Sister
Edna Long, Sister

Mr. Bane was a retired truck driver, which is what brought him to Indiana. On Oct. 10, 1986, he married Mona Brown in Hobart. He enjoyed tinkering around the shop and woodworking, as well as fishing and hunting. He loved his family very much and will be deeply missed.

A graveside services will be at 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 27, at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac with Pastor Tom Wetslaar officiating. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services. Burial will follow at the cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the family.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.