John Michael

Kane

John Michael “Mike” Kane, age 87, of Cameron, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by loved ones.

Mike was born on January 11, 1939, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Harold Michael Kane and Lucille Alberta Baldridge. After graduating from De La Salle Military Academy in 1957, Mike began his career as a machinist at Hallmark Cards.

In 1961, Mike was called to military service and proudly served as a Green Beret in the United States Army Special Forces, which included deployment during the Vietnam War. Following his honorable discharge from the Army, Mike returned to Hallmark Cards, where he continued his career and ultimately retired after 38 years of service.

On November 25, 1983, Mike was united in marriage to his beloved wife, Linda Lee Bosler. They shared 43 years of marriage. During his retirement years, Mike enjoyed fishing, traveling with his sweetheart, and, of course, eating donuts. He was also a lifetime member of the National Model Railroad Association and received numerous awards for his Sn3 model railroad layout, a lifelong passion that brought him great joy.

Mike was preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey Wayne Bosler. He is survived by his wife, Linda Kane; daughter, Lora Espino; grandchildren, Christopher Bosler, Heather Bosler-Kettler, Linda Espino, and Olivia (Jacob) Holtgrieve; and great-grandchildren, Damien Bosler, Eli Kettler, Vincent Bosler, Ben Debrick, and Alex Debrick.

Mike will be remembered for his dedication to his family, his service to his country, his many passions, and the joy he found in the simple pleasures of life.

Services for Mike will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 10th, 2026, at Passion Church, 1119 E. Bryan Road, Cameron, MO 64429.