Dr. James (Jim) M. Kane (1935 – 2022)

Dr. James (Jim) M. Kane, 86, of Linden, Virginia, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022, at Lavender Hills Nursing Home in Front Royal, Virginia.

Dr. James (Jim) M. Kane

A memorial service will be held at Calvary Episcopal Church, Front Royal, with a date and time still to be determined.

Dr. Kane was born on October 7, 1935, in Ontonagon, Michigan, to the late Martin and Ina (Muljo) Kane. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Karen Kane, and his brother, Patrick Kane. He was a professor of biology at Northern Michigan University, University of Wisconsin, and Muskegon Community College. During his academic career, he published many scientific papers and wrote several books: Growing Up Yooper, The Fabulous Hexagenia, Kasey Hartz Poetry, Biography, and Fly Fishing Patterns of Yellowstone. His hobbies included Trout Unlimited, Lions Club, gardening, woodworking, and trout fishing.

Survivors include his beloved wife of 53 years, Jane A. Kane of Linden, VA; four daughters, Margaret Boguski (Chris deceased) of Green Bay, WI, Lauri Ailey (David) of Sussex, WI, Robin Hackbarth (Blaine) of South Milwaukee, WI and Heather Seubert (Greg) of Triangle, VA; ten grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.

Contributions in Jim’s memory may be made to Shenandoah National Park or Hospice.