Ann Kane

Ann Elizabeth Kane, 72, formerly of Maryland, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025, at her home in Fort Myers, Florida.

A Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on September 8, 2025, at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Chatsworth, Illinois. There will be no visitation.

Calvert & Martin Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Ann is survived by her three siblings, Gregory (Kathy) Kane of Pocatello, Idaho, Michael (Joan) Kane of Cullom, Illinois, and Jo Ellen Kane of Fort Myers, Florida, nephews Patrick Kane, Sean Kane and Daniel Kane and great-niece Annabelle Kane and great-nephew Elliott Kane.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul James Kane and Thelma Josephine (Bertsche) Kane, and a brother, James Eric Kane.

After graduating from Tri-Point High School, she received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Illinois State University. Ann worked as a day care center director in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois until moving to Washington, DC in 1980. In DC, she worked for an education nonprofit, and later as an elementary school teacher for the District of Columbia Public Schools, where she remained until her retirement. Ann was a sports fan and especially loved rooting for the Cubs. She co-founded Capitol City Little League, serving as President of the organization for twenty years.

Memorial donations in Ann’s name may be made to: World Central Kitchen, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the Irish American Partnership.

Online condolences may be made to the family at calvertmemorial.com.