Patricia E. “Pat” Lane, 82, of Valparaiso, passed away Friday, November 7, 2025. She was born October 28, 1943, in Valparaiso to Clarence W. and Meriam G. (Anderson) Hurley and graduated from Valparaiso High School in 1961.
Pat built a career in Chicago working for an advertising agency, where her creativity, humor, and curiosity stood out. She was a vibrant and outgoing woman who loved spending time with friends and family. Pat never missed a gathering. She was dependable, warm, and always arrived ready to connect with the people she cared about. She enjoyed traveling, exploring new places, and keeping her mind active with word puzzles, games, and crosswords. Her beloved feline companion, Belle, brought her comfort in her later years.
On August 22, 1987, she married Lawrence N. Lane, who preceded her in death on May 9, 2018. Survivors include her stepson, Col. Peter J. (Yonghui) Lane, U.S. Army Retired, of Germany, and grandsons Hunter and A1C Jacob Lane U.S.A.F. She was also preceded in death by her parents and her brother, John Hurley.
A visitation will be held Tuesday, November 18th from 9:30–11:00 am at Valparaiso First Presbyterian Church, 3401 Valparaiso St., with a funeral service beginning at 11:00 am, Rev. Kimber-lee Adams officiating. Private burial will take place at Graceland Cemetery, Valparaiso. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church or Dunes Hospice.
GUESTBOOK
Pat, you have been part of my life for as long as I can remember. Childhood, adolescence, college, marriage and now as I settle into "senior" life. You have been loyal to each member of our immediate family, extended family, adopted family - always the big sister and faithful, loyal friend. Larry Lane was the love of your life and you spent so many happy years of life's adventures together as husband and wife. I am sure he is overjoyed to welcome you to your heavenly home. I will love you and miss you thru eternity. -Annette Glickauf Sleek
Patty Tom and I will miss you always. I loved our trip to the Biltmore and our puzzles and laughs. You wink wink brother Thomas Glickauf loved you so much as did our entire family including Cooper. Until we meet again.. Love Always, -Nancy Glickauf
Remembering our days growing up in the MICHIGAN Ave/Morgan Blvd. neighborhood in Valpo. Also had many a good time in teen years with Linda A. Charlene B. Roberta A. Clara deS. Sue L. Cindy H. Mary Ellen D. and a few others, (Greer E.) that's me! You always brought such laughter wherever you went. -Greer Ellenberger
Pat -- we had may great times together in Chicago in the '70s and talking back and forth after each of us had been married. Thanks for baby-sitting our daughters when we lived in Chicago. and thanks for all the great conversations we had after you and Larry were married an we had moved to GA. We, and Joy, and going to miss all those comforting phone calls we gave each other in our old age. -Bill Reace
I knew Pat as “Patti”. She was good friends with my brother Dave Boxley and my sister Sanna Boxley Harges and knew me by my nickname Kutee. I, being the younger sister by 14 years, often tagged along when they got together. I’m sure she and Dave had some fun when they both lived in Chicago! Along with our mom, we all attended and celebrated her and Larry’s wedding. Over the years, they frequently joined our family’s July 4th and New Year’s Day gatherings at Sanna’s lake home in Rome City IN. Eventually I was no longer the “little” sister and developed a friendship of my own with her. We talked a few times over the years and actually met for lunch in late 2024. I am so grateful we made that happen and I got to reminisce with her over pizza. Her generous heart found some precious pictures of Dave, Sanna, and her which she graciously passed on to me. I treasure them. Patti will always be one of the Chicago gang in my heart. With her passing went a lot of love and memories. Her smile, zest for life, and happy energy is what I will remember. Rest peacefully, my friend. My deepest condolences for your loss of a wonderful woman. -Bea Boxley
