Lane Pruett 2009-2025

Lane Alan Pruett, 15, of Holton, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Holton.

He was born May 18, 2009, in Topeka, the loving son of Benjamin Alan and Shelby Lee (Duncan) Pruett.

Lane was an active sophomore at Holton High School, participating in football, wrestling, Notables, FFA and PVR 4-H. He was a proud member of the Burger Gang. In the summers, Lane was a lifeguard at the Holton Swimming Pool and an active member of St. Dominic Catholic Church.

Lane could always be found with a smile on his face. He loved spending time with his family and friends and will be greatly missed by both.

Survivors include his parents, Ben and Shelby Pruett, of the home; he was the world’s best brother to his two sisters, Emeliya and Gemma Pruett of the home; paternal grandparents, Mark and Vickie (Lierz) Pruett of Holton; maternal grandparents, Dora and Noel Clark and David Duncan, both of Holton; maternal great-grandmother, Monie Wheeler of Holton; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 7 at Holton High School. Burial will follow at Holton Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday with a rosary recited at 7 p.m. at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. At the visitation/funeral, the family requests that you “Live Like Lane” and wear shorts with cowboy boots if possible.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Lane Pruett Memorial Fund (to be designated at a later date), sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com

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