Deanne Lane Obituary: Family and Friends Mourn Beloved St. Louis News Anchor

 Deanne Lane, a pioneering reporter and long-serving KSDK anchor in St. Louis, died at 65. Lane's remarkable career almost three decades long saw her become a reputable and popular figure in local journalism.

Deanne Lane Dies age 65 St. Louis journalist

Her death signifies the loss of a mentor and inspiration for many colleagues in the field in addition to a brilliant journalist. Lane joined KSDK in 1983 and soon made a name for herself as the station's Night Beat reporter.

Covering some of the most significant events of her day, she added depth, clarity, and compassion to her reporting in this role. Among the major events she covered were the Oklahoma City Bombing, Columbine High School shooting, and Hurricane Katrina.

Lane's dedication to impartial, sensitive reporting helped viewers to navigate the complexity of these occurrences and understand their local as well as countrywide repercussions.

Also very admirable was her commitment to local journalism. Lane covered major developments shaping St. Louis over approximately 27 years at KSDK.

She covered the Missouri Miracle, the Kirkwood City Hall shooting, and started a cutting-edge investigative series on homelessness after living five days on the streets to better understand the challenges faced by those without homes.

Her thorough method to journalism established a standard for journalists everywhere since it demonstrated an unusual level of dedication and compassion. Lane is admired by colleagues not only for her impeccable work but also for her bright energy and enthusiasm.

Deanne Lane News Death

KSDK Sports Director Frank Cusumano described her as a natural-born broadcaster. Deanne assisted in developing KSDK, according Cusumano. She was the daughter of a well-known radio host and grew up to be one herself.

Her confidence, grace, and energy were just right. The more the story grew, the better she was. Her work made her happy and she was simply amazing to hang about. I never remember ever being around her when she wasn't really entertaining.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Lane was praised for being kind and compassionate to friends, colleagues, and society at large.

She leaves behind Chris Pappas, her husband, and Griffin Goodrich, her son. Colleagues, friends, and family remember her as a person whose compassion and humor matched just her love of journalism.

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