Obituaries

January 14, 1924 to January 3, 2020

FRANCESVILLE - Doris Gene Speicher, 95, of Francesville, passed away peacefully Friday, Jan. 3, at home, surrounded by family.

She was born Jan. 14, 1924 in Medaryville, to the late Lloyd and Alice Coppess Madaus. She graduated from Medaryville High School in 1942. After high school, she worked in the garment factory in Medaryville, and later in the Kingsbury Ordinance Plant that made munitions during World War II. On March 30, 1947, she married Charles W. “Charlie” Speicher in Medaryville. He preceded her in death on Sept. 27, 2005 after 58 years of marriage.

She is survived by:
Susan Hall, Lebanon, Daughter
Wayne (Susan) Speicher, Albany, Son
Gene Speicher, Francesville, Son
David (Kim) Speicher, Cedar, MI, Son
Jason (Anna) Speicher, Grandson
Christy Speicher, Granddaughter
Matthew (Lindsay) Speicher, Grandson
Flint Speicher, Grandson
Evan (Whitney) Speicher, Grandson
Adam (Carly) Speicher, Grandson
Luke Speicher, Grandson
12 Great Grandchildren
Alice M. Morris, Cincinnati, OH, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews

She was preceded in death by:
Henry C. Hall, Son-in-law
Morris Madaus, Infant Twin Brother
Delos Madaus, Brother
Keith Madaus, Brother

Mrs. Speicher and her husband enjoyed many years working together, along with their son Gene, on the Speicher Orchard. She was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker. She enjoyed gardening and was generous with the food that she preserved. She was a talented seamstress, making clothing and gifts for the grandchildren. She loved cooking, baking bread and making desserts. Most of all she enjoyed preparing family meals. After retiring, Mrs. Speicher loved to go for a ride in the car, especially if shopping was involved. She had extensive collections of glassware, dolls, and of course her favorite, Stonewheel Pottery. She loved her daily dish of ice cream as well as watching and taking care of animals. At Christmas, she delighted in giving gifts to every member of the family. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 10, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville; and one hour prior to services. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 11, at the funeral home with Pastor Dennis Gutwein officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to the Francesville First Baptist Church.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.