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Steven Terpening Obituary
Godfrey - Steven Michael Terpening, 71, passed away 1:33 pm, Thursday, November 24, 2022 at his residence.
Born June 9, 1951 in Alton, he was the son of Robert and Mary (Tucker) Terpening.
He had worked as an electrical motor repairman for Industrial Motor Repair for 40 years before retiring in 2014. He enjoyed playing horseshoes and repairing lawn mowers.
He married the former Lori Crafton. She died in 1996.
Surviving are a son, Jason (Mandy) Terpening of Bunker Hill; daughters, Lauri Terpening of Dow, Jennifer Terpening of Jerseyville; 13 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; father and mother-in-law, John and Joann Crafton of Godfrey; his former wife and best friend, Nancy Trask; brother, David Oliver of Granite City; sisters, Anne Schuetz of Brighton, Barbara Flowers of Alton; and his fur baby, "Jinjo".
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Josh Terpening; three brothers, Bob, Matt and Roger Terpening; and two sisters, Donna Hallows and Therese Terpening-Winchester.
Cremation rites will be accorded.
A Celebration of Life gathering will be held beginning at 2 pm on Sunday, December 4 at the Do Drop Inn, 15281 State Rt 109, Dow, IL.
Marks Mortuary in Wood River entrusted with arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Sue
March 6, 2025
So sorry to hear this. Steve was a good guy and I was happy to know him. My deepest sympathy to the Terpening family. Sincerely, Susan (Bertels) Gieseking
Mike Chontofalsky
May 1, 2023
Grew-up with Steve on Jefferson Ave. Sorry for the loss. fine man.
Susan (Bertels) Gieseking
November 29, 2022
Deepest sympathy to the famiy. Steve was a nice man and I'm happy that I had the chance to know him. Many years have passed since I talked to him and Lori at Ernies in Hamel. You're together once again. Rest in peace
Sincerely-Susan (Bertels) Gieseking
Sister Elizabeth Ann
November 27, 2022
My deepest sympathy to the children and family of Steve. Fond memories of visiting with him at my brother's shop.
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