Stan Nevins

Stan Nevins, age 76, of Cantrall, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Springfield Memorial Hospital. 

He was born August 27, 1948 in Palmyra, Illinois, the son of Howard and Edna (Mabus) Nevins. 

Stan married Karen Ishmael on June 14, 1979. 

Mourning his passing are his wife, Karen; daughter, Ashley Nevins-King; son-in-law, Dustin King; and two step-grandchildren, Jordan and Carter King.  

Stan graduated from Northwestern High School and earned a bachelor’s degree from SIU, Carbondale. He was a life-long motorcycle and car enthusiast. Stan worked for the State of Illinois, Department of Rehab Services, DDS for over 40 years. Upon his retirement he pursued his dream of farming.

Per his request, no services will be held. A Celebration of Life is planned for the spring on the farm ground that he loved so dearly. 

Memorial contributions can be made to the National Prion Disease Pathology Surveillance Center, Case Western Reserve University, Room 419, Cleveland, OH, 44106-4907. Checks should be made out to NPDPSC. Please note that the donation is in honor of Stan Nevins and to be used for research of CJD. 

Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the family. On-line condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.