DeAnna Lane, 79, of Waterloo, died peacefully at home Monday, January 8, 2024. She was born February 11, 1944, in San Diego, Ca, daughter of Cecil and Mardean (Lockey) Poyner.
She graduated from Waterloo West High School where she met the love of her life, Roger Lane. She married Roger on November 30, 1963, and they spent 60 years together. She earned her bachelor's and a master's degree from the University of Northern Iowa while raising her three children, Shelly, Lisa, and Randy. She worked as a supervisor and business analyst at John Deere serving as a trailblazer for women in the workplace.
DeAnna served as an active member of her congregation at Cedar Heights Community Presbyterian Church, and prioritized bringing communion and fellowship to elderly members who could no longer attend services in person. She also enjoyed spending time with family and grandchildren, supporting them in ballet, cheer, and gymnastics.
She is survived by her husband Roger; daughters: Shelly Mallin of Waterloo, and Lisa (Brad) McCunniff of Cedar Falls; son: Randy (Lorraine) Lane of Colorado Springs, CO; grandchildren: Mikaela (Richie Korneisel) Mallin, Kendra Mallin, Bronson Lane, RyLee Lane, and Elicia Lane; sister, Rita Kehoe; brothers: Darwin Poyner, and Cecil (Polly Eide) Poyner; and sister-in-law, Kathryn Poyner.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Russell Poyner; brother-in-law, Dusty Kehoe; and sister-in-law, Cathy Poyner.
A memorial visitation will be held from 2:00-4:00PM, Sunday January 14, 2024 at Locke at Tower Park, 4140 Kimball. Memorial services will take place at 11:00 AM Monday, January 15, 2024 at Cedar Heights Community Presbyterian Church, Cedar Falls.
Memorials may be directed to St. Croix Hospice. Condolences may be left at www.LockeFuneralServices.com