Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1926
DIED
2019
FUNERAL HOME
Jeanette Speckman Obituary
Raised in Sidney, she was born June 16, 1926, in Piqua, to Harry W. and Bertha (Simes) Reitz.
On May 21, 1949, in Sidney, she married Donald F. Speckman, who died Dec. 12, 2009.
She was a graduate of Sidney High School and attended business college in Dayton.
For many years, she worked with her husband and sons in the operation of Speckman Automotive.
Her favorite pastimes included gardening and traveling.
She was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in St. Marys.
Jeanette is survived by two sons, Craig (Lisa Durnell) Speckman, of St. Marys, and Chris (Janice) Speckman of New Knoxville; grandchildren Amy (Brian Kaylor) Cousino, Kelly Howell, Jeff (Julie) Speckman and Sheila (Jason) Vanderhorst; great-grandchildren Olivia Cousino, Bryce Cousino, Mitchell Mabry, Sydney Howell, Wyatt Howell, Brad Speckman, Brett Speckman, Brian Speckman, C.J. Vanderhorst, Allison Vanderhorst and Joey Vanderhorst.
Funeral services are scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, with Rev. Rhonda Hainer officiating.
Private family burial will take place in the German Protestant Cemetery in New Bremen.
Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 03 West), St. Marys.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to either Grand Lake Hospice or St. Paul's UCC.
Condolences may be expressed at www.MillerFuneralHomes.net.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Jeanette Speckman
Sponsored by Miller Funeral Home - St. Marys.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Jeanette Speckman's name
Memorial Events
for Jeanette Speckman
Dec
15
Visitation
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Miller Funeral Home - St. Marys1605 Celina Rd., Saint Marys, OH 45885
How to support Jeanette's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Jeanette Speckman's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
