James Szepanski

James Szepanski, son of the late John Robert Szepanski and Elizabeth (Ebert) Szepanski was born on April 7, 1963 in St. Louis, Missouri and departed his life on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at his residence in Jackson, Missouri at the age of 61 years.

Jim went to college in Cape Girardeau. He was in TV production then moved to radio sales. He was a radio salesman for River Radio in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Jim was also a member of the Unity Baptist Church in Benton.

On October 30, 2010 he was united in marriage to Louise Marie Tell. Mrs. Szepanski survivors of the home in Jackson, Missouri. Along with his wife, survivors include one daughter, Kristina (Billy Miller) Hett of Jackson; two sons, Paul (Rachael Kirk) Bellefeuille of Chaffee and George (Amanda) Bellefeuille Jr., of Jackson; one sister, Gale (Dan) Burpo of Masco, Missouri; one sister-in-law, Sue Szepanski of Wright City, Missouri; thirteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; fifteen nieces and nephew; also, a host of family and friends.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, John Robert Szepanski.

Jim was an avid lover of sports. His favorite sports teams included the Minnesota Vikings (football), St. Louis Cardinals (Baseball), and the St. Louis Blues (hockey). Jim enjoyed playing darts with his friend and family and actually ran his own dart league. Jim was also an avid golf player. He loved being with his family and enjoyed spending time with his many grandchildren. He always loved going to all of the grandchildren’s school and sporting functions. He loved being in the crowd cheering them on. Jim also loved spending his time camping, floating, and fishing. He was a great fisherman. He always caught at least one fish no matter where he was at. Jim was always a joy to be around. He always had a smile on his face and a good story to tell. Jim will be sorely missed by all of his family and friends. We find comfort knowing that he is no longer suffering with medical issues and that he has been reunited with his brother who he has missed so much since losing him in 2021. 

Visitation will be held on Monday, March 10, 2025 from 11:00 until 1:00 at the Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City. Funeral services will then be conducted at 1:00 with Rev. Dennis Lowe officiating.