Jennifer "Jenny" Lea Tuepker, 48, of Dupo, Illinois, born October 19, 1974 in Belleville, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at Mercy South Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.

She was a loving care giver and enjoyed fishing, singing, and dancing. She also enjoyed taking paddle boat rides. She was an avid gardener and had a green thumb. Anything she planted would always flourish.

She was preceded in death by her father, Allen Slinkard; her grandparents, Wayne and Shirley Tuepker; and an aunt, Anita Tuepker.

Surviving are her fiancé, Greg McDonald of Dupo, IL; a son, Bryan Garner of Belleville, IL; her mother and step father, Cindy, nee Tuepker and John Kennedy of St. Louis, MO; a brother, Mike Tuepker of Dupo, IL; and a granddaughter, Piper Ann Garner. She was also a dear niece, cousin, and friend.

Condolences may be expressed online at braunfh.com.

In following Jenny's wishes a private cremation will be held. A Celebration of Life Service will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at Braun Family Funeral Home, Columbia, Illinois.