Dateline: Wood River
Vicki Diane Young, 71, died at 7:55 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at Edwardsville Nursing & Rehab. Born March 9, 1951 in Alton, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Mary (Edwards) Young. Vicki retired as a security guard for Shell Oil Company. She married Tottie C. Plessa and they shared 40 years together. She preceded her in death on December 15, 2020. Surviving is a niece, Jamie Page (Greg) of North Port, FL, a nephew, Jason Auston of San Diego, CA, great nieces, Zoey Auston and Hailey Auston, a great nephew, Matthew Page, and best friends, Chris Jacobs and Katie Cook. Along with her parents and wife, she was preceded in death by a sister, Patti Stark. Private graveside services will be held at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto. Memorials may be made to the family to put toward her grave marker. Gent Funeral Home in Alton is in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com