Anna "Marie" Kane

Obituary of Anna Marie Kane October 8, 2023

Anna Marie Kane, 84, of Rockford, Illinois passed away peacefully on October 8, 2023 surrounded by loving family. Marie was born September 9, 1939 in Warren Pa. to John and Frances Zolko. 

Marie married Dennis Kane November 10, 1962 and celebrated life and love together for 32 years. She has been a Rockford resident for 49 years.

Marie was a woman of remarkable achievements. She was Valedictorian of her High School Class of 1957. She graduated from Marietta College, Georgia and she worked for General Motors Company in Cleveland, Ohio. She was self–taught in the art of photography and a professional photographer. Marie and Denny started and operated Kane Photography for 25 years. Since 1992 they were the first husband/wife Master of Photography team in the state of Illinois. Since 1994 Marie has owned and managed the company with her son Matthew while advancing professionally. She was a member of Professional Photographers of America (PPA), Associated Professional Photographers of Illinois and American Society of Photographers. She received Masters of Photography and Photographic Craftsman degrees from PPA and Fellowship Degree in Professional Photographer Association of Northern Illinois. Marie was chosen for the distinguished “National Award” by PPA and was a Life Member of PPA. She is well known throughout the region, and national levels. Marie dedicated 54 years to the photographic industry and inspired everyone around her. She was an educator and mentor to photographers across the country. 

Her interests included reading, floral design and gardening, bird watching and candle lit atmospheres. She was a bit of a night owl and enjoyed her late night chats with family and friends. 

Marie had true passion, support and love for her family and friends. The void left by her will be felt by all whose lives she touched. Through her words and actions, she made a lasting impact on everyone fortunate enough to know her. 

She is survived by her children Matthew and Kevin Kane; Bryan (Jane) Kane and grandson Alexander; two sisters Kathleen Spear (Jim); Janet Z. Temple; one brother John Zolko (Mary Lou); a sister-in-law, Becky Zolko in addition to cousins, nephews and nieces. 

In addition to her parents, Marie was preceded in death by her husband Dennis B. Kane; brother Andrew Zolko and brother in-law James W. Temple. 

Visitation will be from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm; Services 1:00 – 2:00 pm on Thursday October 12, 2023 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home 1860 S. Mulford Road, Rockford, Illinois with a procession immediately following to Arlington Memorial Park.