Lana Joan Stone, age 62, of Isanti died August 31, 2024 at home. Lana’s Celebration of Life service will be held at Faith Lutheran Church in Isanti, MN on Tuesday September 24, 2024 at 5:00 PM. Anyone that knew Lana is welcome. Anyone that knows a family member of Lana and wants to support is welcome. Following the service, snacks and beverages will be provided at the church with good company.
Lana J Stone left this world suddenly at home with family present on August 31, 2024 at age 62.
She was born to Stanley and Shirley Cveykus on October 09, 1961 in Minneapolis, MN. Lana’s family moved to a farm in Isanti, MN in 1973. They raised a variety of animals and participated in 4-H; her favorite horse was Jock-o. Later she would share her passion for 4-H with her daughter showing rabbits. Lana attended Cambridge-Isanti High School. She moved to Las Vegas in 1985 where she met the love of her life and married Rocky Stone. They moved to Minnesota in January of 1987 where they raised three children: Robert Jr, Stanley, and Alisha.
Lana worked a majority or her career, 12 years, as a fun but strict bus driver for Cambridge-Isanti Schools. She ended her career due to a battle with rare cancer. She continued to survive for twenty years. Lana loved being around family. She traveled across our country and visited others. Lana and her mother enjoyed many of these travels together. Lana, Rocky, the kids, and family restored her childhood family cabin in McGregor, MN. The cabin was her absolute favorite place to be; it was the perfect place for watching the horror movies she loved. Jaws was her all-time favorite. Lana played a lot of cards and swore she never cheated in Hand and Foot. Lana spent time with her friends playing on a women’s pool league, often her team’s captain, and scrapbooking memories to share with loved ones. Lana had a fun sense of humor, executed hilarious pranks, and enjoyed surprising people. Lana loved spoiling her granddaughter, Riley. She kept a bag of little toys ready for every visit.
Lana is survived by her husband of 38 years, Rocky; her children, Robert Jr, Stanley, and Alisha; her granddaughter, Riley; her mother, Shirley Cveykus; her brother, Scott Rice (Lisa); brother, Todd Cveykus (Julie); many in-laws, nieces, nephews, and fluffy dog, Lilly. She is preceded by nephew, Jacob Cveykus; brother, Raymond Cveykus; and father, Stanley Cveykus.
Lana,
You hands down will always be my favorite of all of my friends’ moms. Your house was always my favorite to go hang out at. You truly made me feel like I was a Stone, not only because of your kindness towards me but because I got crap from you just as much as your own kids did and I loved it!
We had so many fun nights watching horror movies and playing games like Phase 10 and Pictionary. There was never a dull moment and your take was always full of laughter!
One of my favorite memories of you is the time you picked us up early from school to help get ready for Robert’s surprise birthday party and you had me drive the car. You were sitting in the front passenger seat with your window down, and when I turned onto 65 I ended up driving through this huge puddle and a bunch of water splashed up through the window and all over you….. you didn’t even get mad at me like some people would, just teased and said “thanks for the shower, stupe!” I need to start using that word.
The time you caught me kissing a boy and you started calling me “Hotlips” and the name stuck forever- so much that the day I turned 18, I went out and got a tattoo of lips on my hip haha. So in that way you’ve kind of always been with me and always will be.
I’m sad I hadn’t seen you for a long time and that you never got to meet my boys- you would have loved them and they would have loved you too. But what I will do is take what I learned from you and be the mom that makes my kids’ friends feel like part of the family, have lots of fun, and be the house that everyone wants to hang out at. You were an absolutely amazing lady and I will always hold a special place in my heart for you.
I will always cherish the memories of playing cards with Aunt Lana. I vividly recall her teaching me how to play Hand and Foot—still my favorite game to this day. Our time together was filled with laughter, snacks, and late-night card sessions, with Aunt Lana always being the last one to call it a night!
One memory that stands out is when she would pick up Scottie and me from the airport. On one particular trip, we were just ten minutes away from Grandma’s house, and I was desperate to use the bathroom. But Aunt Lana, with her mischievous smile, refused to stop, playfully hitting every bump and making jokes about running water. I was on the verge of bursting with laughter and nearly had an accident!
I am deeply grateful for Aunt Lana. She was a source of comfort during some of my toughest moments. Whenever I was struggling, she was there to listen, never making me feel judged or misunderstood. She had this incredible ability to make me feel seen and heard, and for that, I will always be thankful. I love and miss you Aunt Lana!