Michael “Mike” Richard Kane, 75, of Lee’s Summit, Mo., died peacefully March 24, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Born November 23, 1946, in Joplin, Mo., Mike was the son of Arthur James Kane and Mary Elizabeth Kane (O’Donnell).
Mike grew up in Baxter Springs, where he graduated from Baxter Springs High School with the class of 1964. He completed a bachelor’s of science degree from Pittsburgh State University in 1968. While in college Mike met the love of his life Janice Jessee. They married June 28, 1969. Janice and Mike would spend the next 53 years building a beautiful life together.
Mike began his career at Missouri Public Service/ Aquila in 1970 in Nevada, Mo. He retired in Lee’s Summit, Mo. after 33 years of service.
Mike and Janice were blessed with two amazing children Shawn and Jodi. Throughout Mike’s life he was always involved with the Optimist Club of Lee’s Summit and Boy Scouts Troop 193.
Mike enjoyed woodcarving, camping and fishing, He loved to travel and especially enjoyed road trips. Some of his favorite trips were annual family trips to Vegas or trips with Janice to Hawaii and Alaska. Mike enjoyed Astronomy and would often be found star gazing into the night sky. He chose Summer Night Swan as his tribal name in the Boy Scouts Tribe of Mic-O-Say. He chose this name from the constellation Cygnus “The Swan” which was very bright in the summer nights at H. Roe Bartle Scout Camp.
One of Mike’s greatest joys was his grandchildren. Whether it was attending their sports events, musical concerts, vacations or flying many of his kites from his kite collection. He also enjoyed taking them to the annual KC Kite Festivals.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents Arthur James and Mary Elizabeth Kane, brother Arthur James Kane Jr., and his sister Elizabeth Tippey.
In addition to his lovely wife Janice S. Kane, Mike is survived by his children Shawn Kane and Jodi Kane, brother JD Kane and sister Mary Alice (Bill) Wilson. Grandchildren Austin, Hunter, Darcie, and Abbie also survive. Mike will be truly missed by everyone he knew. Services were held Tuesday March 29 under the care
Services were held Tuesday March 29 under the care of Longview Funeral Home and Cemetery 12700 SE Raytown Road, Kansas City, Missouri, 64149.
In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Mike’s honor to Ascend Hospice.