Rosella Helen Rackers

Rosella Helen Rackers, 84, of Bonnots Mill, died Thursday, March 14, 2013, at Autumn Meadows in Linn, Mo. She was born on July 1, 1928, in Taos, Missouri, the daughter of the late Ilde Henry and Christina Barbara (Wimmer) Rackers. A homemaker, Miss Rackers was employed with International Shoe Co., Bolivar Shoe Co., Linn Manufacturing Co., and McGraw-Edison Co. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Ladies Sodality in Loose Creek. She enjoyed baking, gardening, and taking care of her loved ones. Survivors include: three siblings, Donald (Grace) Rackers, Bonnots Mill; Mary Bell, Jefferson City; and Patricia Bracher, Tebbetts; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, LeRoy Rackers and Art Rackers; and two brothers-in-law, John Bell and Darrell Bracher. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Monday, March 18, 2013, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Loose Creek with the Rev. Donald J. Antweiler officiating. Burial will be in Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery, Loose Creek. Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. Monday at the church. Memorials are suggested to Immaculate Conception Catholic School, P.O. Box 68, Loose Creek, MO 65054-0068; or Masses. Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.