Miriam Kane

Miriam Kane, 74, of Bradley, Illinois, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 8, 2025, after a short illness. Miriam known as “Mimi”, was the daughter of Kenneth J. Kane Sr. and Lorriane (Wilkinson) Kane Swanson. She is survived by her siblings, Kenneth (Liz) Kane Jr., Neil (Rita) Swanson, and Sharman (the late David Strode); nieces, Michelle Murphy, Heather Fagan, Jamie Micomonaco, Joy McCracken, and Trisha Nelson; nephews, Bryan Miller, Jonathon Kane, Jason, Justin, and Joel Strode, Scott and Erik Swanson; 32 great nieces and nephews; God children, Robert Bronersky, Mary Ann Bronersky, Anthony Syrigas; best friends, Marie Goosby and Carol George. Miriam is preceded in death by her father, Kenneth J. Kane Sr.; parents, Neil and Lorraine Swanson; sisters, Judith Moss and Diane Miller. She was a graduate of Joliet East High School, Joliet Junior College, and earned her Bachelor of Arts in Education and Master of Arts in Education at Olivet Nazarene University. Miriam was a kindergarten teacher in Pembroke 259 for 35 years, and then after retiring she worked in the Kankakee School District 111 for 7 years as a reading interventionist. She was a member of Who’s Who in American Education, and a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. A lifelong Christian, Miriam was a faithful member of The Church of the Nazarene, attending Wildwood and Eastridge. She served in various capacities including Sunday School Superintendent, Sunday School teacher, VBS director, board member, member of the praise team, and church pianist for 55 years. She was proud to be called a hymn player. Music was a big part of her life, she enjoyed singing with her kindergarteners, for weddings, in church or practicing at home. She was honored to be given The Distinguished Service Award for service to the Church of the Nazarene in various ministries, including music. Miriam was known for her quick wit, especially her puns and her warm, happy smiling disposition. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She remembered everyone’s birthday and especially enjoyed family vacations, camping, swimming and taking numerous trips with Carol George and Martha Bronersky. She also appreciated Northwestern Hospital Center of Hope for her Kidney Transplant. Visitation will be held Friday, February 14, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Eastridge Church of the Nazarene, Kankakee. Saturday, February 15, 2025, there will be a second visitation from 9 a.m. until the funeral service at 10 a.m. at Eastridge Church of the Nazarene, Kankakee. There will be live streaming available through the church, live.eastridgenaz.org at the time of the service. Burial will immediately follow at Mound Grove Cemetery, Kankakee.

Miriam Kane

June 18, 1950 - February 8, 2025