river. He also had many cherished pets. Zane and Nancy belonged to the Catholic Church. Those who now mourn Zane's passing include his daughter, Stephanie (Frank) Perry of Charleston, Illinois; grandchildren: Andrea Perry of Cambridge, Massachusetts; Frank N. Perry; Jenna Perry; Reagan Perry; and Faith Perry all of Charleston, Illinois; brother, Vaughn (Sandy) Courter of Allendale, Illinois; sister-in-law, Shirley Gumbel of Olney, Illinois; and cousin, Darrell Pickering of Allendale, Illinois. Zane also leaves a niece and several nephews as well as extended family members. Finally, he leaves the residents and staff of the Villages of Oakridge whom he considered family. Zane was preceded in death by his parents, Dalbern and Laura Courter; his wife, Nancy Courter; his in-laws, Howard and Maude Gumbel, and his brother-in-law, David Gumbel. A graveside service for Zane Courter will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.edleemortuary.com. The staff of the Ed Lee Mortuary is honored to have been entrusted with arrangements for Zane F. Courter.