Daniel M. Lane, 56, of Avondale, AZ died March 10, 2015 in Phoenix, AZ. He was born Nov. 30, 1958 in Zanesville, OH to the late Arthur H. Lane and the late Pearl and Ocie Russell. Formerly employed by United Technologies in Zanesville, OH and Gilbert/Corning as a machinist in Glendale, AZ. He served in the US Army and was a former member of the Ohio National Guard, where he received the Army Service Ribbon, Army Achievement Medal and was soldier of the month. Daniel is survived by his wife of 28 years Melissa (Kirkendall) Lane, sisters Janice, Valorie, Sandie, brothers Rick, Greg, a special niece Staci Jackson and many other nieces and nephews. Also survived by loving kitties Seger, Kirby and Bandit. Preceded in death by his brothers Gary, Larry and Keith. Visitation will be held at 2pm, service will follow at 4pm on Sat. March 14th at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Rd, Goodyear, AZ. Interment of urn will be held at the National Memorial Cemetery in Phoenix, AZ at a later date.