Tara Ann Depcik's Obituary
Tara Ann Depcik, 32, of Decatur, IL passed away March 10, 2023 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Tara was born March 20, 1990 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Robin Emrick. Tara married Thomas M Depcik Jr. on August 4, 2018 in Pana, IL.
Tara loved to watch scary horror movies and had a fondness for the Halloween season. She also loved sitting by bonfires with her family and friends.
Surviving are her husband, Thomas, children, Katelyn, twins, Sofia and Olivia, Addison, and James Depcik of Decatur, IL; mother, Robin Emrick (Michael Getz) of Pana, IL; step father, Terry Allen (Bert) of Pana, IL; sister, Morgan Allen (Richard) of Decatur, IL; grandparents, Joyce and Paul Noland of Pana, IL, Joyce Johnson of Taylorville, IL; aunts and uncles, Chris Stark of Hannibal, MO, Trish Davis of Pana, IL, Tina Brown (Eloy) of San Antonio, TX, Rick Allen (Wanda) of Pana, IL; and niece, Abigail Dougherty; several cousins, and best friends, Racheal Weaber, and Jessica Shelby.
Tara was preceded in death by her grandfathers, David Emrick and Frank Allen; great grandparents, Lela and Clarence Stout; sister, Natasha Allen, uncle, Mike Stark , cousin, Terry Brown; father-in-law, Thomas M Depcik Sr.and best friend, Sherman Watts.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
The Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Tara. Memorials: Shriner’s Childrens Hospital.
Condolences may be left to Tara’s family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com
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