Grace Schaper

Isa G. “Grace” Schaper, 97, of Jackson passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024, at the Monticello House in Jackson.

She was born Aug. 10, 1926, in Okemah, Oklahoma, to Arthur E. and Ruby McCain Moore. Grace and Randolph R. Schaper were married April 7, 1946, in Chickasha, Oklahoma. They had been married nearly 41 years when Randolph passed away March 7, 1987.

In 1947, Grace and Randolph moved to the family farm north of Jackson, where they lived 41 years and raised their five children. Grace was supportive of her children in all their activities. She was a member of Oak Ridge PTA, a leader in the Brookside 4-H Club and was a former member and Sunday school teacher at St. John’s United Church of Christ near Fruitland.

Grace Schaper

She was employed at Southwestern Bell in Jackson, Southeast Hospital and Sam’s Club in Cape Girardeau. After Randolph's passing, she sold the farm and moved to Jackson.

Grace had a special knack for cooking, especially chicken and dumplings, and also enjoyed working in her rose garden.

Loving survivors include four children, Richard Schaper of Ozark, Allen (Vicki) Schaper of Carl Junction, Patricia Wells of Peculiar and Kevin Schaper of Jackson; 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

Grace was preceded in death by her husband; a son, Scott K. Schaper, on Feb. 25, 2022; three brothers; and three sisters.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

The Rev. Sam Roethemeyer will conduct a committal service at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, at Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson.

If considering a memorial contribution, the family suggests Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library, 17377 Stars and Stripes Way, Bloomfield, MO 63825.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by clicking on the tribute wall tab above Grace’s obituary article at www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.