AZ2 Marcellus Jae Michael Lane

Marcellus Jae Michael Lane was born on August 7, 1987 in Chicago, Illinois, to the loving parents of JW Lane and Lona Mallory Lane. Marcellus was raised Catholic, Baptized and Confirmed at St. Thomas More Church where he served as an Altar boy and chose St. Michael the Archangel as his Patron Saint. He was raised by his parents as well as his Grandparents Ben and Lillie Barnett, James and Luella Lane, Abe Mallory, his grandfather and Godfather Larry Dilworth who all preceded Marcellus in death and loved him unconditionally.

Marcellus attended and graduated from Little Flower Pre School, St. Thomas More Grammar School, St. Rita of Cascia High School (100th year class 2005) and DePaul University, June 14, 2012. Marcellus was an excellent student and never missed a day of school throughout his educational career.

Kirby Bruno Jr., Marcellus God brother got him a part time job working at Locascio’s with him bringing in newspapers, stocking the coolers and cleaning up. The first day he worked he asked for a raise. He always had a way of making you laugh; he was funny, happy and had a smile that could warm your heart. He worked in various aspects for the Democratic Party, canvassing petitions door to door, assistant 18th Ward Precinct (12) Captain, and worked at the polls during election time. He also worked for Greater Ashburn Planning Association collating, filing and writing articles for the neighborhood.

Marcellus worked for the City of Chicago in two Aldermanic offices 8th Ward Michele Harris and18th Ward for his mother Lona Lane over three years.

Marcellus was a reader, avid basketball and chess player, professional poker champion winning many trophies, and investment counselor, that didn’t mind sharing his talent with others. He was a phenomenal man.

Mother’s Day Sunday, May 08, 2016 Marcellus left for Great Lakes Naval Base on May 9, 2016 he started his Naval career where he graduated and was later assigned to the USS Harry S. Truman in Norfolk, Virginia. AZ2 Marcellus J. Lane, Naval travels included; Suda Bay, Greece, Monaco, France, London, England, Misawa, Japan, and Bahrain. Marcellus returned home in 2020 from Bahrain and was stationed in Jacksonville, Florida until his death around 9:30 AM on Thursday, June 17, 2021.

Marcellus leaves to cherish his loving smile, fond memories, and outgoing personality: his father JW Lane, mother Lona Mallory Lane, brother DeAndre Lamar (Rubye) Lane, sister Kimberley Sherrice Lane, Aunts: Lee Dora Lacy, Ikhlas Mateen, Benetta Ann Barnett, Great Great Aunt Ruth Hodo, Great Aunt Bernice Johnson, Uncle OC Lane, Great Uncle Willie Windham, Godson Joshua Steven Morris, Godmother Diane Dilworth, God brothers Kirby Bruno Jr., and Colin Dilworth, God sisters Ariana Dilworth, and Ariel Dilworth, Claudette Garron a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, family and friends that loved and adored him.