Mark L. Nave Obituary (1973 - 2023)

Mark L. Nave, 50, of Lacon and formerly of Henry, died peacefully after his courageous fight with cancer, surrounded by his family at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home, Peoria, on Friday March 31, 2023. Visitation will be held Tuesday April 4, 2023, from 5:00 to 8:00pm at the Henry United methodist Church. Funeral services will be held Wednesday 11:00 am at the church. Burial will follow at the Henry Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Marshall County to Peoria St. Jude run. Calvert & Johnson Memorial Home, Henry is in charge of arrangements. Mark was Born February 9, 1973, in Peoria, IL. to Anthony (Hard Rock) and Margaret (Whited) Nave. Mark is survived by his Fiancee Heather (Holocker) Reuter of Lacon, Son Peyton Nave of Henry; and her children Mikey Reuter of North Royalton, OH, and Riley Reuter of Lacon. His brother Jay (Rigo) Nave, of Henry and nephew Gavyn Nave. His Mother Margaret (Step Dad, Everett) Turcotte, of Lacon. Great Niece Attlyn Nave. He was Proceeded in death by his father Anthony (Hard Rock) Nave and paternal grandparents Willard and Helen Nave. And maternal grandparents Claude and Dolly Whited. Mark worked as a Correctional Officer for the Marshall County Jail. He was a huge advocate for St. Jude and volunteered for the Marshall Co. To Peoria St Jude run for many years. He had a great passion to volunteer for his community, he was also on the Marshall-Putnam fair board for several years volunteering many of his hours. He enjoyed going to the Dirt track races with his brother, son, and nephew. He looked forward to the beginning of race season every year to the point where they would be there at least 12 hours early. Mark never met a stranger, every single person he met he made friends with. He was one of the most compassionate loving people and if you had the honor of knowing Mark, you knew you had a friend forever. He truly believed that small town communities took care of their own and they truly showed up for Mark. We can never show enough gratitude for all the support showered to him during his fight with cancer. He was a true warrior. Online condolences can be made at: www.calvertmemorial.com.