Mrs. Maryline Kane

March 30, 1931 - January 28, 2018

Mrs. Maryline Kane, 86, of Peoria, IL transitioned peacefully to her heavenly home at 9:25 am on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at Rosewood Care Center. Maryline was born on March 30, 1931 in Cotton Plant, Arkansas. She was one of 12 children born to the Rev. Charlie and Magnolia (Liggens) Fitzpatrick. The family moved to Union City, TN where Maryline and her siblings were raised and educated. She went on to study at Tennessee A & I State University. She married Ollie D. Kane; he preceded her in death in 2004. Maryline leaves to cherish her most precious memories three sisters, Florence (Duncan) Kaufmann, Roberta Jones and Brenda Graham all of Ann Arbor, MI a brother-in-law, Alvin Hardwick of Madison, AL; two special friends, Nerissa Reddick and Melvina Haynes for the many, many acts of kindness; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and her Zion Baptist Church Family. She is also preceded in death by her parents; sisters and brothers, Elnora Morgan, Ernestine Clark, Frances Morris, Rosetta Hardwick, Charles Fitzpatrick, Jerome Fitzpatrick, Willie Fitzpatrick and Patterson Omega Fitzpatrick. Maryline was a woman who loved helping others. She was a caretaker to the Glover and Walker families. She was a faithful member of Zion Baptist Church for over 50 years where she loved reading the word. She served on the mothers’ board and sang with the Majestic Choir. The family would like to thank OSF Hospice and the staff at Rosewood Care Center for their great care of Maryline. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Zion, with a visitation at 10 am. Pastor Samuel Duren will officiate. Mother Kane will be laid to rest at Swan Lake Memory Gardens. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com.