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Taryn Pieper Obituary

STRASBURG - Taryn Michelle Pieper, 18, of Strasburg, died at 2:20 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, 2004 in her residence. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Strasburg with Rev. Steven Becker officiating. Visitation from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday in Howe & Yockey Funeral Home, Strasburg. Burial will be in St. Paul's Cemetery, Strasburg. Taryn was born on September 19, 1985 in Effingham, the daughter of Jeffrey K. Pieper and Kathy J. (Blickem) Pieper. She graduated from Stewardson-Strasburg High School in the Class of 2004. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Strasburg. Surviving are her mother, Kathy Pieper of Strasburg; father, Jeffrey Pieper of Virden; brother, Travis Pieper of Strasburg; sister, Tasha Pieper of Mattoon; grandparents, Elaine Aderman of Strasburg, Kenneth and Mary Pieper of Strasburg, and Bruce and Marilyn Painter of Oakland; and nephew, Brenton Foor of Mattoon. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Artie Blickem. Obituary written by family members

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Published by Decatur Herald & Review on Jul. 8, 2004.

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Nora Radloff

July 26, 2004

I just want you all to know our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Taryn was such a wonderful person and we miss her so much.

jim boys

July 19, 2004

i really dont know what to say but that im sorry to hear about taryn passing and that she and her family will be in my prayers

Mosa Sammour

July 10, 2004

I want to comfort Tayrn's parents and her grandmother Elaine and i want to say that i didn't know Tayrn before but im really feel sorry for that big loss .. and i hope that she and all her parents will meet in heaven

Jill (Storm) Layton

July 10, 2004

I am so very sorry for the loss of your daughter. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I could not attend the visitation, and I wanted you to know that I am thinking of you.

david cassidy

July 10, 2004

taryn was a nice sweet young lady she will be missed so much i miss you already

Linda Williamson

July 9, 2004

Kathy, Jeff & kids,My heart goes out to you with the loss of Taryn. I have never forgotten any of you since I left Strasburg. Sincerely, Linda Williamson & Shannon Creath

Nancy Williams

July 9, 2004

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers go out to all of you during this time.

Mary Komada

July 9, 2004

To the Family,



I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of Taryn. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Dave & Mari Falk

July 8, 2004

Dear Kathy,

We are so sorry to hear about Taryn. We are sorry we won't be able to attend services, but you, Tasha and Travis are in our thoughts.

Love, Dave and Mari

NORMA JONES

July 8, 2004

KATHY AND FAMILY, I AM SO SORRY TO HER ABOUT TARYN. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME OF LOSS.

Dan & Kathy Wildman

July 8, 2004

We are so sorry for your loss of your child. You are in our prayers always.

Charlotte Henry

July 8, 2004

To Jeff &Kathy and Marilyn, Sorry for your loss.We all give you our condolences.And Prayers,May God Bless, Charlotte Henry and Family

James (Jim) Gaugh

July 8, 2004

Your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Shelly Baker-Hout

July 8, 2004

I'm so sorry for your loss!! You're all in my prayers!!

Tom and Irene McWhorter

July 8, 2004

You'll be in our thoughts and our prayers..

Tina Greenwood

July 8, 2004

I am so sorry for your loss.

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