James Stephen Bakula Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of James Stephen Bakula of Hillsboro, Missouri, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 4, 2024 at the age of 70. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his brothers, Walter Bakula and Eugene "Dinky" Bakula. He is survived by: his brother Louis C. Bakula (Carol Bakula); his children, Timothy (Jennifer Bakula), Trisha (David Hall) and Todd (Stephanie Bakula); his grandchildren, Autumn Kolf (Christian McDonough), Donald Bakula, Maycelin Bakula, Avalyn Hall, Liliana Hall, Rooney Shannon and Giugno Bakula; his great grandchild Ivory McDonough; and his siblings, John Bakula, Anthony, Sharon Bakula, Joseph Bakula and Virginia Bakula. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, December 10th 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Shepard Funeral Chapel (9255 Natural Bridge Rd, St. Louis, MO 63134). A funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, December 11th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church (703 3rd St, Hillsboro, MO 63050). A burial was held on Wednesday, December 11th 2024 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Good Shepherd Cemetery (10450 State Rd Bb, Hillsboro, MO 63050).
Memorials: Jim's family suggests donations in his memory be made to the American Cancer Society (https://www.cancer.org) or The Backstoppers, Inc.
