Steven Allen Vance

Steven A. Vance, 56, of Ipava, IL, passed away at 4:08 pm on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at Graham Hospital in Canton, IL. He was born on May 6, 1969 in Rushville, IL, the son of Don and Nancy (Umphryes) Vance. Steven married Tabatha “Sam” Scott on January 1, 1996 in Corinth, MS and were married for 29 plus years. She survives.

Also surviving is his daughter; Nichole (and Josh) Miller of Bernadotte, IL, four sons; Jonathon (and Ashley) Vance of Table Grove, IL, Danny (and Kailey) Vance of Nashville, IL, Jeremy (and Tanya) Scott of Hurst, TX and Justin (and AJ) Scott of Rushville, eleven grandchildren; Katie Miller, Keagan Miller, Hayden Vance, Dexter Vance, Emerie Vance, Elsey Vance, Jayden Scott, Kaylee (and Keenan) Langham, Laikynn Scott, Rexi Scott and Rowyn Scott, mother; Nancy (and Larry Hall) Umphreys-Hayes of Vermont, IL, sister; Shannon (and Jim) Jones of Vermont, step-mother; Connie Vance of Macomb, IL, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Steven is preceded in death by his dad; Don Vance, step-father; Steve Kinne, brother; Michele Vance, and grandparents.

He was a professional driver and drove over three and a half million miles thru his career.

He was an active member of the Sons of the American Legion and was in charge of making the baked beans for the yearly Bernadotte Park fish fry.

Steven enjoyed fishing, cooking or grilling, and spending time with family. He was a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Bears. Steven also enjoyed attending church at The Crossing in Macomb.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of life will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, IL. Nick Sash will officiate. Interment will be in the Ipava Cemetery immediately following the celebration of life. A meal will be held at the Ipava Legion following the graveside service. Memorials may be made to the Sons of the American Legion Squadron #17 or the Bernadotte Park.