Nelson Marasti

Nelson L. Marasti, 82, of Gillespie, IL, died at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, IL on Friday, January 21, 2022, at 4:30 pm. 

He was born January 14, 1940, in Staunton, IL to Nello J. Marasti & Leona Salter Marasti.  He married Beverly Togliatti Marasti on August 5, 1961, in Wilsonville, IL.  He was retired after having been a coal miner for Monterey Coal Co.  He was a veteran of the US Army.  Nelson was a member of the UMW 1613 and SS Simon and Jude Church.  He was a charter member of the Gillespie Bass Club.  Nelson was an avid fisherman who enjoyed his wife and family. 

He is survived by his spouse, Beverly Marasti of Gillespie, IL, daughter, Lisa (Peter) Evans of Jerseyville, IL, grandchildren, Emily Ann (Taryn) Stark of Monona, WI, Alexandra Irene Evans of Maplewood, MO, Matthew Nelson Evans of Jerseyville, IL, great-grandchild, Rory Oliver Stark, sister, Jeanette Dumez of Gillespie, IL, sister in law and brother in law, Janice and Mike Mathis of Gillespie, IL, and 3 nieces. 

Nelson was preceded in death by his parents, infant brother, Julius Marasti, and brother-in-law, Robert Dumez. 

Friends may call on Friday, January 28, 2022, at  SS Simon & Jude Church, Gillespie from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm.  Funeral Mass will be on Friday, January 28, 2022, at SS Simon & Jude Church, Gillespie at 1:00 pm.  Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, Gillespie, IL.  Family asks that COVID guidelines be followed including mandatory masks.  Due to COVID, no luncheon will be held.  Memorials are suggested to Masses, SS Simon & Jude Church, Gillespie, or St. Francis Holy Ghost School, Jerseyville.  Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com.  Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, IL  is in charge of the arrangements.

Obit Provided By:
Kravanya Funeral Home