Megan Janelle Schepker, age 41, was born on April 26, 1982, in Clinton, Missouri, the daughter of Scott Schepker and Gayla (Smith) Schepker, departed this life on December 24, 2023. A devoted daughter, mother, and a cherished friend, Janelle's presence brightened the lives of those she encountered.
Graduating from South Brunswick in Southport, North Carolina, in 2000, Janelle's life epitomized empathy and care for others. Known for her advocacy for the underdog, she impacted many lives with her selflessness and compassion.
Janelle’s infectious laughter and love for music were hallmarks of her vibrant spirit. Her joyful singing brought happiness to those around her, a reflection of her boundless enthusiasm for life, even in moments of playful embarrassment.
She spent most of her life as a Med Tech which showcased her commitment to service, and her recent role in the nursing home kitchen exemplified her caring nature, providing homecooked meals to residents she served.
However, Janelle's deepest love and devotion were reserved for her children, Jayden, Kya, Nevaeh, and Wyatt, who were the center of her world.
Janelle is preceded in death by her father, Scott Schepker, infant daughter, Jordan Schepker and infant son Joshua Paul Scheer, Jr., her paternal grandmother, Patricia Schepker, and maternal grandfather, Eldon Smith.
She is survived by her four children; Jayden Schepker of Springfield, Missouri, Kya Schepker, Nevaeh Scheer both of Warsaw, Missouri and Wyatt Scheer of Garden City, Missouri, her mother, Gayla Schepker, of Warsaw, Missouri; one sister, Jackie Whitaker and her husband Brent, a niece, Aspen Whitaker and a nephew, Gage Whitaker all of Warsaw, Missouri one brother, Slade Schepker, of Warrensburg, Missouri, maternal grandmother Linnie (Malinda) Newman of Warsaw Missouri and paternal grandfather Edward Schepker of Warsaw, Missouri. Megan's memory will forever live on in the hearts of her surviving family, and many friends.
A celebration of life for Janelle will be held at the River Church on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at 4:00 PM with a visitation from 3:00-4:00.
Cremation is under the direction of Reser Funeral Home in Warsaw, Missouri.
