James Tarter Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James Tarter in Saint Louis, Missouri, born in Pana, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 58, on November 16, 2020. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Tarter to show support.
He was predeceased by: his father William Rodell; his sister Sue Jordan; and his father-in-law Deacon Paul H. Bruening. He is survived by: his mother Luralene J. Tarter (Engeling) of Vandalia; his wife Sheila Ann (Bruening); his children, Alex Christopher (Athena Williams) of Monrovia, California, Benjamin James (Halli Larkin), Gabrielle Grace (Joseph Wood) and Samuel Paul Tarter; his siblings, Bill Tarter, Diane Straub (Randy), Stephen Tarter (Beth), David Tarter (Kim), Mark Tarter (Lori), Kathy Ehrat (Todd) and Jeff Tarter (Mel); his brother-in-law Phil Jordan; his mother-in-law Mary Ann Bruening; and his brothers-in-law, Tim Bruening (Angela) and Matt Bruening (Heather). He is also survived by 25 nieces and nephews, 26 great nieces and nephews, and many lifelong friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: James Tarter Memorial Fund C/O Busey Bank, Attn: Peggy, 5720 West Main, Belleville, IL 62226, which has been set up so that the family can distribute the funds to those charities nearest & dearest to Jim's heart, primarily Catholic Schools.
