Kane Allen Kinley

With many years yet for his story to be told, the life of Kane Kinley was unexpectedly taken away like a thief in the night. A well-loved man by his family and friends, Kane enjoyed life and all it had to offer. His daughters brought him the greatest joy, and in Kane they found a loving father who had so much left to teach them. Although he will be deeply missed, the memories Kane leaves behind will remain a treasure in the hearts of those who knew him best.

With a small town atmosphere, Arcola and Huntertown, Indiana was just the place for a young boy like Kane Allen Kinley to grow up. The son of Bruce Allen Kinley and Lisa Faye Wilhelm, young Kane entered the world on June 17, 1988, at Whitley County Hospital in Columbia City and the hearts of his family members were forever changed. It was also a time of change in the United States as the end of the decade was drawing near. Prices for everything from cars to homes continued to double since the beginning of the 1980s as the economic recession continued to loom throughout the U.S. While Michael Jackson lit up the pop charts, the first U.S. Stealth Bomber was unveiled by the military. Plaid shirts, high-waisted pants, and shoulder pads were in and a gallon of gasoline was still under a dollar.

A typical boy full of energy and adventure who always loved to be outdoors and get dirty, Kane was certainly all-boy. He attended grade school at Arcola and Perry Hill Elementary schools before moving onto Carroll Middle and High School where he made lifelong friends. During his youth, Kane loved all sports. He played football, soccer, basketball, and baseball, but he especially loved golf. He also liked to shoot pool with his dad, ride their four-wheelers, his skateboard, and BMX bike.

As an avid golfer and to help out with the expenses of the sport he so loved, Kane soon began working at the local golf courses. Over time he was employed at Autumn Ridge, Elks, Riverbend, and at Willow Ridge golf courses. And the beauty of working at the golf courses for Kane was being able to golf for free! He loved the idea of being able to teach Riley, his oldest daughter how to golf and he even bought his new golfing buddy her own first set of pink golf clubs in March of 2014.

Becoming a father to his two precious daughters, Riley and Ella was the delight of Kanes life. He loved them more than anything. When not with his daughters or working, the next best place Kane liked to be was sharing good times with friends. With his outgoing nature and fun-loving spirit, Kane was a friend of many. He always looked forward to the winter months when he and his lifelong friend, Donald Jordan would share great adventures while snowboarding together.

Kane loved a nice looking car. He kept his cars so spotless and clean to the point of even wiping down his chrome rims at the gas station while filling up his gas tank! Kane was attentive to keeping all things clean, even himself. As a young boy, he knew how to get dirty and fast, but as an adult Kane was well dressed and well groomed. At times he was known for taking several showers a day. This was especially so after a long day at work. For the past three years, Kane held a steady and secure position working for the Lawrence Building Corporation.

For those who knew and loved Kane, life as they knew it forever changed on Sunday morning, September 11, 2016. As the nation remembered the tragedy of our nations history just 15 years earlier, they also learned of the unexpected death of Kane, their son, grandson, father, nephew, cousin, and friend. Gone but never to be forgotten is the sparkle found in his eye whenever he spoke of his daughters or his easy-going, free spirit who valued good friendships. Kane will always be missed and fondly remembered in the hearts of many.

Kane Allen Kinley, 28, of Huntertown, Indiana passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning, September 11, 2016, at his home. He is survived by his father, Bruce (Lindi Recht) Kinley, of Fort Wayne; mother, Lisa (Clifford) Sales, of Arcola; his daughters, Riley Kellam and Ella Overbay; grandmothers, Bonnie Trahin, of Huntertown and Dianna (Kenny) Pequignot, of Columbia City; grandfathers, Donald Wilhelm, of Arcola and Leeroy Kinley Sr., of Huntertown; great-grandmotherNadine Orr of Columbia City; stepbrother, Tyler Goelz, of Fort Wayne; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Kane was preceded in death by his grandfather, John Mike Trahin and great-grandmothers, Genevera Wilhelm Arnold and Rose Harrod..

Visitation is 1-6:45 p.m. Wednesday, September 14, 2016, at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City followed by his funeral service at 7:00 p.m. A graveside service will take place at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at St. Patricks Catholic Cemetery. Certified Funeral Celebrant Sharon Brockhaus will be officiating. In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorial donations may be made in Kanes memory to his daughters education fund, I.C.O. DeMoney-Grimes. To send his family condolences, share a favorite memory or photo of Kane and to sign his online guestbook, please visit www.demoneygrimes.com .