Photo courtesy of Adams Funeral Chapel - Charleston
Oct 18, 1930 - Apr 12, 2013
I worked for Jake at EIU forever! He was an amazing boss. He was decisive, funny and never let the job go to his head! I was blessed to have known him. He may be gone but will never be forgotten by those that loved him.
Chris Sims
Chris Sims
April 17, 2013 | Charleston, IL
Jamie's Papa was by far an awesome grandfather! He raised a wonderful family that I am grateful to have in my life. I am certain he passed with the happiness of knowing that they would be strong together and think of him with overwhelming love each day. He will be dearly missed.
Much love to the whole family.
Brandi Jo Pollard Jones
April 16, 2013
Debbie, My sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your father. God bless and keep you at this difficult time .
Sheila McMechan Holsapple
April 16, 2013 | Greenup, IL
My sympathy to the family. Jake was a gentleman and all around good guy.
Mark Finley
April 15, 2013 | Colorado Springs, CO
I met Jake when I joined the Charleston Rotary Club 25 years ago, and had the pleasure of working with him on many community service projects. You could always count on Jake for a quick smile, a kind word, and a helping hand. I will miss him.
Melanie Mills
April 15, 2013 | Charleston, IL
So sorry to hear of Jake's passing. I have so many fond memories of him. He was such a good friend to my father (Marlyn)... I know dad will miss him dearly. I can remember from my very youngest days how Jake would welcome my brother and I into his office when we'd stop in to see our dad... as I grew up, Jake always took time to say hello and show an interest in me. He had a beautiful smile and an infectious laugh. I'm grateful for his presence in and influence on my family's life. You are in...
Lance Finley
April 14, 2013 | Findlay, OH
All the Eglseder families are so sorry to hear of the passing of Jamie's Grandfather & Debbie's Father. Jamie talked of him often with great respect & Doug also thought of him as a great guy. They will miss him. But the "Zane" name lives on in Dillion also.
Mary Ellen Eglseder
April 14, 2013 | Omaha, NE
Jake Zane, by David Miller's grave
I am Jake's 2nd cousin, in California. I had the pleasure of meeting him, Ken Zane, and Elvin Zane when I visited in Sept 2007. Ken, Jake and I visited the graves of their grandfather, Frank Zane; our great grandmother, Susan Morrison (Suzannah Miller Zane Morrison); our great great grandparents, David and Mary Miller; and other family graves too. It was a pleasure connecting with my Illinois cousins, and discussing family tree stuff (i.e. no, we're not descended from Isaac and Myeerah,...
Kerry Zane
April 14, 2013 | San Bernardino, CA
I enjoyed "Mr. Zane's" kind, gentle nature and humor during the several years we were both employed at EIU in the 1970s. We all looked forward to his frequent, brief visits to our office as he was always a ray of sunshine and laughter! What a good man he was!! With deepest sympathies...
Toni Trumper
April 13, 2013 | Naples, FL
CHARLESTON, IL – Marion L. "Jake" Zane, age 82 of Charleston, passed away on Friday, April 12. 2013 while a patient at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. Visitation for family and friends was held Sunday evening, April 14, 2013 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston. Funeral Services honoring and celebrating his life will begin at 10:00 a.m. this morning, Monday, April 15, 2013 at the funeral chapel with Reverend Walter Carlson officiating. Interment, with Military Rites conducted by the St. Marie American Legion Post #932, will follow in the Hunt Cemetery located in Jasper County east of Rose Hill, Illinois. His family requests that in lieu of flowers, thoughtful donations be made to a church or charity of the donor's preference. Gifts may be left on the memorial table at the service, or mailed to Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Drive, Charleston, IL 61920.
Jake, as he was affectionately known, was born on October 18, 1930 in Borton, Illinois located in Edgar County and was the only son of the late Guy L. and M. Edna (Clark) Zane. He married Wilma Barkley on July 10, 1952 at the Cummins Church near Rose Hill, Illinois. In addition to Wilma, he is survived by two daughters, Debra Roberts and husband Ted of Lily Lake, Illinois and Julie Maffei and husband Mark of Roscoe, Illinois; five grandchildren, Jamie Eglseder and husband Doug, Josh Roberts and wife Laura, and Eric, Alex and Kelly Maffei; twin great-grandchildren, Dillon and Bailey Eglseder; a sister, Betty Cismowski of Minnesota; and several nieces and nephews and their families.
Jake was a Korean War Veteran and honorably served with the United States Air Force. He attained his bachelor's degree in business education in 1958 and a master's degree in 1960 from Eastern Illinois University. He went on to serve in a variety of administrative positions at E.I.U. for 33 years before retirement. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Charleston as well as The Charleston Rotary Club, serving as its treasurer for 16 years. He volunteered his time with the Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site and the Coles County Historical Society; and, served for numerous years as an election judge.
Jake could often be found outdoors working in his yard or attending farm shows which he so enjoyed. He shared a dear and special relationship with each of his grandchildren and always attended their activities to offer his encouragement and support. Jake possessed a kind and gentle demeanor and was a loving and devoted husband and father. His thoughtful and courteous attitude toward others earned him the respect and friendship of many and he will truly be fondly remembered by all who knew and loved him.
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