Nancy Pekarek
Funeral services for Nancy Louise Pekarek, 82, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Pekarek passed away peacefully in her home on January 23, 2024.
She was born November 15, 1941, at Chicago, Illinois, to Edwin and Lillian Sowinski. On September 12, 1964, she was united in marriage to Robert Pekarek, who was her soul mate and love of her life. Nancy was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She graduated from Nazareth Academy in 1959. After marriage, she was a stay at home wife and mother of their five children. She then served as a nurse assistant at St. Francis Hospital, Mountain View, Missouri, for several years. After moving to the West Plains area, she drove a school bus for 28 years for the West Plains R-7 School District. Nancy enjoyed spending time with her husband, doing ceramics, camping, boating and being with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Nancy is survived by her husband, Robert Pekarek; their five children, Marie Orchard and husband, Duane, Springfield, Missouri, Chris Pekarek and wife, Sarah, Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Sharon Henry and husband, Steven, Vinita, Oklahoma, Robyn Vanatter and husband, Todd, West Plains and Jason Pekarek, West Plains; her grandchildren, Amanda Estes and husband, Randall, Aaron Orchard and wife, Holly, Austin Pekarek, George White, Jr., Haley Skelton and husband, Donald, Joey Mitchell, Ashlynn Vanatter, Chris and Evan Pekarek and Haylee Connor; nine great-grandchildren; one sister, Susan Sowinski, La Grange, Illinois; one brother, Raymond Sowinski and wife, Janice, Berwyn, Illinois; and many nieces and nephews.
Her parents, one daughter, Terese Marie, one sister, Marilyn and one brother-in-law, Roger Lasowski, preceded her in death.
Visitation services will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Dustin W Mahan
January 25, 2024 @ 3:45 pm
Bob and family, I’m sorry for the loss of your wife.
AnnaMarie Brauer
January 25, 2024 @ 4:24 pm
Bob I’m so sorry for your loss. Need anything I’m available.
Sally Hill
January 25, 2024 @ 4:26 pm
Sorry about your mom, Robyn.
Ashley Horn
January 25, 2024 @ 6:35 pm
Nancy touched so many in her life. I was one of her many bus kids. I will forever remember her with a smile. I am so sorry for your loss and pray that you find peace in knowing her kindness and love carries on forever. Much love, Ashley Horn
Hassel and Alice Vandergriff
January 26, 2024 @ 4:44 am
We are so sorry to hear of Nancy’s passing, and are praying God’s comfort for her loved ones.
Amber Redburn
January 26, 2024 @ 1:42 pm
Bob and Pekarek Families,
Our Deepest Sympathy to all of you on the passing of Nancy. Nancy was a wonderful individual who always was very friendly, smiling, and great to be around. She cared about the students that rode on her bus and was a compassionate individual. She will be missed! May God provide peace, comfort, strength and encouragement to each one of you at this time. May God Bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Tim, Amber, and Corby Redburn
Frankie Hogancamp
January 26, 2024 @ 2:47 pm
I am so very sorry for the loss of Nancy. She was an awesome loving lady and her family was her pride and joy. Praying for peace and healing for all of her family and loved ones. ????
Frankie Aldrine Hogancamp
Vicki Hoopes
January 26, 2024 @ 7:09 pm
I always enjoyed Nancy and Bob. Worked with you at R7 many years. I hate to hear of her passing. Many the Lord bring you peace in this time of sorrow. Vicki Hoopes
Valerie Bailey
January 26, 2024 @ 7:54 pm
I am so sorry for your loss Chris and Sarah you are both in our prayers.
Mary W
January 28, 2024 @ 8:33 pm
Thinking of you Marie and family! Sending all my love!
Donna Luna
January 30, 2024 @ 5:49 pm
So sorry to hear this sad news. Prayers for your family! Nancy was a special lady!???