Connie Joan Rackers
April 14, 1952 ~ August 29, 2017
Connie Joan Rackers, 65, of St. Martins, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2017, at her residence surrounded by her family.
She was born April 14, 1952, in Davenport, Iowa, the daughter of the late Calvin Lloyd and Shirley Jean (Kellison) Beard.
She was a 1970 graduate of Jefferson City High School, a 1971 graduate of Jefferson City Public Schools Practical Nursing program, and a 1974 graduate of St. Lukes Nursing program.
Connie was united in marriage on September 17, 1982, in Jefferson City, to Charles William Rackers who survives.
Connie worked for over 45 years at various positions as a registered nurse with St. Lukes in Kansas City, St. Marys Hospital in Jefferson City, Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, CMMP Surgery Center, and with the State of Missouri Health and Senior Services as a nurse surveyor.
She was a member of St. Martin Catholic Church and Meadow Lake Acre Country Club. Connie volunteered at St. Martin Catholic School and St. Joseph Catholic School. In her free time, she loved working out, traveling with her husband, and golf.
Connie will be remembered as a loving Nana to Madeline, Claire, Hudson, Jack, her cousins, and her friends.
Survivors include her husband, Charles Rackers, St. Martins; two children, Anne Rackers, St. Louis; Gabriel Rackers, Denver, CO; four grandchildren, Madeline Carel, Claire Carel, Hudson Bray, Jackson Bray; two sisters, Brenda (Charles) Jaegers, Millersburg; Linda (Ralph) Bray, Jefferson City; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Rich (Rita) Rackers, Jefferson City; Steve Rackers, Jefferson City; Brenda (Rado) Popp, Jefferson City; Jane Rackers, Wardsville; and many loving nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and father and mother-in-law, Arthur and Ann Rackers; brother-in-law, Robert Ahsens; and a nephew, Jacob Popp.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 12 Noon Friday, September 1, 2017, at St. Martin Catholic Church in St. Martins with the Rev. Louis M. Nelen officiating.
Burial will be in St. Martin Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, August 31st, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a prayer service at 3:15 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to the St. Martin Catholic Church, 7148 St. Martins Blvd, Jefferson City, MO 65109, or to St. Martin Catholic School, 7206 St. Martins Blvd., Jefferson City, MO 65109.
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So sorry for your loss, Linda!
My sweet baby sister,will miss you as long as I walk the Earth,see you on the other side
So sorry for such a great loss. Connie and I worked together at St Marys Dialysis unit way back, maybe 1980 ish. She was so much fun. Kept up with her thru facebook. Good woman. My condolences to her family and many friends
Connie was such a beautiful and caring person. Always had a smile, patients loved her. Many fond memories. RIP
Charlie and family, Please accept our sincere condolences. Connie’s beautiful personality and giving heart will be in our memories forever!
Connie was a beautiful soul. Proud to call her cousin.
Connie was someone that was always there to make you feel welcome she and Charley both had a loving way about them !! I will miss her so much as everyone will !!
Connie was my niece. I remember her as a little girl so full of life. Loved her so much and will miss her. My heartfelt sympathy to Charlie and all the family.
So Sorry For Your Loss! My prayers go out to the family at this time of need.
Connie was such a special person , she may be gone but she will never be forgotten. May we all remember the joy she brought into our hearts.
I am so sorry to hear this Charlie. Larry and I wish to extend our thoughts and prayers to you and your family. I loved Connie very much but I know she isn’t suffering anymore.
Charlie, I’m so sorry to hear about Connie. She was such a strong positive lady and I liked her very much. My prayers to you and your family.
Charlie, So sorry for your loss. Connie was a wonderful, kind hearted person who will be greatly missed.
Charlie sorry about your loss praying for you and your family
Dear Charlie,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I always enjoyed seeing you both and Connie always had a beautiful smile to brighten my day!
Dear Charlie,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I always enjoyed seeing you both and Connie always had a beautiful smile to brighten my day!
Dear Charlie, so sorry for your loss. Connie was a kind and thoughtful lady. During school mass everyone could see how much she loved her nieces and nephews and how proud she was of them. Her smile and kind heart will be missed by all that knew her. Our sincere and heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and the entire family.
Charlie and family, Joe and I are so sad to hear of Connie’s passing. She was a beautiful lady and was always cheerful and smiling. We will always hold our wonderful times with the two of you and our memories close in our hearts. May God’s Comfort and Peace be with each of you. Much love to all.
Gerald and I are so very sorry to hear about Connie. I will cherish the times spent with her and her sisters as we were growing up. You all have our deepest sympathy. Hold her in your hearts, and she will still be with you. We extend prayers and sympathy to all of her family and loved ones.
Charlie and family, I am so very sorry to hear about Connie. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Charlie, I’m so sorry to hear this, I hope for peace and strength to you and your family. I sure do miss your company. Hope to see you soon.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Connie many years ago she was such a great nurse and we all loved working with her. Will keep you and your family in our prayers. She will be so missed by many.
Hello Charlie, Dale and I want you to know we are thinking about you and offer our prayers, that you will feel the strength of God’s loving arms around you.
Our prayers are with you and your family.
Charlie, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with you and your family during this most sorrowful time.
We are so sorry to hear about Connie. I’ve known Connie since high school she was always such a sweet person who cared for others. I would enjoy talking to her at the pool when our grandkids had swimming lessons. Wanted to let you know you’re in our thoughts and prayers .
Charlie, Our condolences. We live in Florida now so we will not be at any of the services, but please accept our sympathies. May God bless you and your family at this difficult time.
Charlie and family, I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your wife Connie. I truly know how you are feeling after I lost Bill in March of this year. My God be with you all and give you a peace during the time of grieving.
Charlie, I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your wife, Connie. I watched the video and the two of you had fun. I’m sorry the years were cut short. Hug the kids a lot. Take care of you.
No one in my life impacted and influenced me as much as Connie. There will be a void for so many of us than can never be filled. I loved my big sister to the depths of my being. Our middle child.
I am so sorry to hear about Connie. I have worked around Connie in the Hospital. When we moved to Stone Bridge, I saw her walking one day and stopped and talked with her. Was so glad to see her. Our prayers are with you and your family.
My deepest sympathy to each of you. May the love and the memories that you shared be of comfort to you. Our heavenly Father promises that he will restore life to many who have fallen asleep in death. He assures us that the day is soon to come in which the tears of sorrow of death will be no more.
Revelation 21:3-5 John 5:28,29
My deepest sympathy to each of you. May the love and the memories that you shared be of comfort to you. Our heavenly Father promises that he will restore life to many who have fallen asleep in death. He assures us that the day is soon to come in which the tears of sorrow of death will be no more.
Revelation 21:3-5 John 5:28,29
So sorry to hear about Connie, she always brought a smile and had a great outlook on life.I remember her from school, she was always laughing.