LANGILLE, Idella Irene - 85, of Blockhouse, died Monday, March 26, 2001, in Harbour View Haven, Lunenburg.

Born in Parkdale,she was a daughter of the late Frederick and Letitia (Veinotte) Spidle. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was a member of the United Baptist Church, Mahone Bay, where she was also a member of the Ladies Aid, serving as president for 30 years. She was a member of the Women's Institute, Blockhouseand a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Blockhouse Fire Department for many years. She belonged to TOPS for 26 years.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Ivan; daughter, Yvonne and husband Wallace Wilkie, Blockhouse; son, Darren and wife Brenda, Blockhouse; foster daughter, Mae and husband Garth Brown, Dartmouth; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by infant son, Douglas; two sisters, Emma and Annie; brothers, Lawrence, Robert, Russel, Charles, Kenneth and Howard.

Visiting will be 7-9 p.m. this evening in Mahone Funeral Home, 32 Parish St., Mahone Bay. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday in United Baptist Church, Mahone Bay, Pastor Aaron Kenny officiating. Burial will follow in Old Blockhouse, Garden of Rest Cemetery, Blockhouse. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to the United Baptist Church, Mahone Bay or Garden of Rest Cemetery Fund, Blockhouse, through Mahone Funeral Home.

CHARLES W. SPEIDEL 1929 - 2007

Charlie passed away on Friday, May 18, 2007 at Seven Oaks General Hospital.

Charlie was born in Winnipeg on March 27, 1929 to Adam and Katherine (nee Kendel) Speidel. At an early age he exhibited a talent for drawing, a talent he later pursued to provide a livelihood for himself and his family. Most notable in his work experience were the years spent with Phillips Gutkin Associates and later as Creative Director with Cockfield Brown Advertising Agency.

Charlie was predeceased by three brothers and one sister who died in infancy, his mother Katherine and his father Adam.

Surviving Charlie are his beloved wife Audrey, and sons John and Paul. According to his wishes cremation has taken place.

A service commemorating Charlie's life will be held on Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at the chapel at Friends Funeral Service, 2146 Main St. with Pastor Robert Jacob officiating. If friends desire, donations may be made to Seven Oaks General Hospital Foundation, 2300 McPhillips St., Winnipeg, MB. R2V 3M3. Praise God from whom all blessings flow. FRIENDS FUNERAL SERVICE 2146 Main Street, Winnipeg 339-5555

SPIDEL, Beatrice Pauline - 103, Bridgewater, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2006, in Mahone Nursing Home, Mahone Bay, where she had been residing.

Born in Conquerall Mills, she was a daughter of the late Solomon and Jerusha (Slauenwhite) Bolivar.

Surviving are her daughters, Margaret (Gerald "Hut") Hutchinson, Barbara (Wilf) Morley, all of Bridgewater; grandsons, Scott (LaLena) Morley and Stephen (Carole) Morley.

She was predeceased by husband, Ray Spidel; eight sisters, four brothers and twin grandsons.

There will be no visitation in the funeral home by request. Memorial service 2 p.m. Tuesday in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Bridgewater, Rev. Paul Jensen officiating. Private family interment of ashes will be in Brookside Cemetery, Bridgewater. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church or a charity of choice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Sweeny's Funeral Home, Bridgewater, where on-line condolences may be made at: www.sweenysfuneralhome.com

SPIDLE, Annie Evelyn - 95, Bridgetown, passed away peacefully November 12, 2003, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Kaye and Wilson Conrad.

Born in Middle Musquodoboit, Halifax Co., July 11, 1908, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Frances (Tully) Lawson. Annie was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. She attended school in Glenmore, Halifax Co., until 1924, when the family moved to Lindavista Farm in Annapolis Co. She continued her education and became a school teacher, teaching for a year in Litchfield, Annapolis Co. Annie did not pursue her teaching career further.

December 19, 1933, she married Murray Spidle, together they had a daughter, Kathleen and a son, Carl. In 1940, they separated and she moved back to Lindavista Farm with her two children. She went to work for Lester Stevens doing housework and later worked in his store until 1949. When the store was sold to George Hawkins, she continued to work there until 1956.

The family then moved to Bridgetown where she resided with her parents and sister Minnie. She then went to work at Ronnie Longmire's store and was there until the store was sold to Doug Covert. She continued to work for Doug Covert from 1969 until her retirement in 1972.

Annie enjoyed crossword puzzles and reading. In September 1992, she went to live with her daughter, Kaye and son-in-law Wilson Conrad where she resided until her death.

She was predeceased by brothers, Stanley and Guy; sisters, Florence Young and Minnie Lawson. Visitation will be held 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Friday in Robert L. Hall Funeral Home, Bridgetown where funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, William Bryant officiating. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Bridgetown. E-mail condolences may be sent to: 1012@alderwoods.com

SPIDLE, Lizzie Pearle - 88, Lunenburg, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2004, in Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg.

Born in Newburne, Lunenburg Co., she was a daughter of the late William Hobart and Amanda Matilda (Wentzell) Milbury. Lizzie was a very active member of Zion Lutheran Church, where she taught Sunday school for over 30 years.

She is survived by her husband, Olin; sisters, Vera May Beck, Lunenburg; Hazel Virtue Joudrey, Fauxburg; Inez Velma Young, Digby; brother, John Elderidge Milbury (Kathleen), Newburne; sister-in-law, Bernice (Carver) Milbury, Newburne; several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by sisters, Blanche Winnifred Milbury, Blossom Ruth Veinotte, Leoda Florence Milbury, Erna Viola Beck, Laura Grace Milbury; brothers, Everette Laurier Milbury and Bertram Berrnon Milbury.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 11213 Hwy 3, Lunenburg with visitation from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Zion Lutheran Church, Lunenburg, Rev. Paul Jensen officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, Lunenburg. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Zion Lutheran Church or any other charity. www.sweenyfuneralhome.ca

SPIDLE, Luther Bernard - 61, Garden Lots, Lunenburg Co., passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 24, 2004, in New Elm.

Born in Barss Corner, he was the son of Mildred (Bruhm) Selig, Blue Rocks and the late Bernard Spidle. In his earlier years, Luther worked at Riverport Seafood Ltd. and then for many years was a scallop fisherman out of the ports of Riverport and Lunenburg. Luther was a friend to many and was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone. He will be deeply missed by all those who knew him.

Besides his mother, he is survived by his sister, Geraldine Tanner, Garden Lots; stepsister, Judy (Everett Zinck), Bridgewater, and stepbrother, Brian Nowe, Halifax. By request, a private family interment will be at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, Cancer Society or any other charity. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 11213 Highway 3, Lunenburg. www.sweenyfuneralhome.ca

SPIDLE, Merlin Lyle - Barss Corner, Lunenburg Co., passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2004, in Veterans' Unit of Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg, one day short of his 85th birthday.

Born in Scarsdale, he was the son of the late Milton and Lola (Wentzell) Spidle. He was a veteran of the Second World War serving with the Cape Breton Highlanders in Italy. He was a former member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 102, New Germany. He enjoyed his family's visits, the nurses who he called angels and received much pleasure from the cats.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, the former Margaret Penney; sons, Malcolm (Connie), Robert (Judy), John (Sherri), all of Barss Corner; Barry (Joanne), Newburne; daughters, Joan (Stephen), Upper Northfield; Judy (Bruce), Bridgewater; grandchildren, Trevor (Lisa), Newcombville; Tosha (Brandon), Thomas, Justin, Jasmine, Giselle; great-grandson, Cole. He was predeceased by sisters, Ruth Silver, Jessie Bell, Marion Penney.

There will be no visitation or funeral service by personal request. Memorial donations may be made to the DVA Unit of Fishermen's Memorial Hospital or charity of choice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Sweeny's Funeral Home, 4895 Route 10, New Germany and where on-line condolences may be made at: www.sweenysfuneralhome.com

Born: Erfurt, Germany, 23 March, 1937. Died: Edinburgh, 23 February, 2004.

HANS-Henning Speitel came to Scotland from Germany in 1959 as a student. He stayed to become one of the leading figures in the dialectology of Scots.

Hans followed a tradition. Dialectologists from the German-speaking world — such as Eugen Dieth, Rudolph Zai and Paul Wettstein in the first half of the 20th century — saw Scots as a fascinating and "respectable" subject for study. By contrast, most speakers had been educated to view their tongue as something to be ashamed of. Improved attitudes are due in no small measure to scholars like Hans Speitel.

Hans was born in Erfurt, Germany, on 22 March, 1937, but spent his early childhood in Ilmenau, Thuringia. In 1947 his family fled west to settle in Lage/Lippe in North Rhine Westphalia. Ilmenau kept a place in Hans’s heart and after reunification he made several trips to visit childhood haunts.

Speitel had studied at the universities of Kiel and Frankfurt before coming to Edinburgh. In 1959-60 he carried out his first fieldwork for the Linguistic Survey of Scotland (Scots Section) in the Borders and Aberdeenshire.

Back in Frankfurt, one of his teachers proposed "English as spoken in Edinburgh" as the topic for his doctoral dissertation. As preparation, Hans returned to Edinburgh in 1961 to study for the Diploma in Phonetics. He also worked part-time in the survey, helping to edit the lexical collections. In 1964 he joined the full-time staff. Speitel recognised that he needed to know more about the historical dialect of Edinburgh and its hinterland. In 1966-8 he undertook a PhD thesis in Edinburgh on "Some Studies in the Dialect of Midlothian and Edinburgh", drawing data from speakers in Newhaven, Fisherrow and Stow.

Edinburgh had become home for Speitel and his first wife, Inge. There their twin daughters were born, raised and educated. He participated actively in the city’s German community through the German Church and the German Circle. And there was the important afternoon ritual of Kaffeetrinken und Kuchen to maintain. But the cultured German also became a cultured Scot: a border ran through Speitel and he criss-crossed it easily. Indeed, borders became a theme in his work. He investigated the distribution of lexis around the Scottish Border and used survey materials for a linguistic study of the "Highland Line", where he sought to define the northern and western boundaries of "core" Scots.

His writings reveal a meticulous, widely read and deeply thoughtful scholar. His methodological approach was traditional, yet his thinking always had a sharp innovative edge. His most significant achievement was the Linguistic Atlas of Scotland (LAS), which records the words and sounds of Scots current in the first half of the 20th century. The two word-geography volumes were published in 1975 and 1977; the phonology volume appeared in 1986. Speitel’s written output is not great in quantity, but the LAS might be considered a fine enough achievement. Preparation of the LAS was a collaborative work with James Mather (who also carried out most of the fieldwork for the phonological survey) and George Leslie, the survey’s cartographer. In the phonological volume, Speitel and Mather maintained the structuralist approach of the original questionnaire, devised in the 1950s. Indeed, their innovative systemic arrangement of the materials pushed the boundaries of structuralism, though it made the volume less approachable for a non-specialist readership.

Speitel contributed to teaching in the School of Scottish Studies and supervised PhD and postdoctoral research, including studies of the Borders counties and a major sociolinguistic survey of speech in Morningside. His cultural interests were wide: especially literature (Goethe, with Ilmenau associations, was a favourite) and music (his great passion was the works of JS Bach). He also became a considerable scholar of Scottish culture. A paper on the etymology of the Newhaven fishwives’ cry of "caller-ou" nicely brought together his dialectological knowledge and his reading of cultural history.

In the early 1980s Speitel was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. The years thereafter were a wearing struggle. At first he continued to work. However, the effects of the MS became more apparent and eventually, even climbing the one flight of stairs to his office became too much. Reluctantly he yielded to early retirement.

Better fortune came to Speitel in his latter years. After the break-up of his first marriage, he found a new partner in Pauline Cairns. They married in 1998. Although life became increasingly more circumscribed, friends and old colleagues maintained contact. His daughters, now living abroad, visited when they could and Inge kept in close touch. A great sadness in his last years was his limited ability to enjoy his grandchildren.

Hans fought MS every inch, supported by Pauline, her family and numerous nurses and helpers. Sometimes he seemed to believe that he could actually overcome the disease. Inevitably it won.

He is survived by his wife, sister, two daughters and three grandchildren.

Hazel Spidle Foulke, 90, of 105 Ayshire Drive, widow of Harvey Foulke, died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005.

Mrs. Foulke is survived by a daughter, Sylvia Schoellkopf and her husband, Harry; and a son, Richard Foulke and his wife, Phyllis.

All services will be held in Quakertown, Pa.

Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown.

HANNIG, Elizabeth C. "Bette" Speidel, 89, of Seneca Road, Shawnee Hills, Wheeling, W.Va., passed away on Monday, September 11, 2006 at her home.

She was born August 9, 1917 in Wheeling, the daughter of the late Jess Wheat Speidel and Elizabeth Carr Speidel.

Mrs. Hannig was educated at Wheeling Country Day School, Wheeling, Mt. De Chantal Academy, Wheeling, the Fermata School in Aiken, S.C. and the Fairmont Junior College, Washington, D.C. She also was a member of Lawrencefield Chapel, Wheeling; an original member of the Poplar Twig of the Ohio Valley Hospital; a member of the Charter Guild of Wheeling College; a member of the Service League of Wheeling, and the Junior League of Wheeling; a Lifetime member of the Garden Club of Wheeling; a past President of the House of Friendship, Elmhurst; and a past President of Wheeling Country Day School.

During WWII, she served as a volunteer Gray Lady at the Ohio Valley General Hospital.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Jess Wheat Speidel, Jr.; and a sister, Mary Alice "Billie" McCann.

Surviving are her devoted husband of 69 years, William S. Hannig; two sons, William S. Hannig, Jr. of Mountain Lake, Md. and T. List Hannig and his wife, Cami, of Hilton Head, S.C.; a daughter, Stephanie "Stevie" Hannig Baber and her husband, Kenneth, of Wheeling; nine grandchildren, William S. Hannig, III of Fairmont, W.Va., Bethany Stanford and her husband, Aaron, of Delaware, Ohio, Todd M. Hannig of Wheeling, Scott A. Hannig of Northport, Ala., T. List Hannig, Jr. of Charlotte, N.C., Lise Pingree and her husband, Warren, of Farmington Hills, Mich., Leslie Hyatt and her husband, Dan, of Midlothian, Va., Kenneth Collen Baber and his wife, Shelley, of Canonsburg, Pa. and Hollie Gillespie and her husband, Daniel, of Wheeling; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Friends will be received on Thursday, September 14, 2006 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Kepner Funeral Home, National Road at Bethany Pike, Wheeling, where services will be held on Friday, September 15, 2006 at 11 a.m. at Lawrencefield Chapel, Table Rock Lane, Wheeling with the Reverend Cynthia Walters officiating.

Interment will be held at the convenience of the family in the Lawrencefield Chapel Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Wheeling Country Day School, 8 Park Road, Wheeling, WV 26003 or Lawrencefield Chapel, Table Rock Lane, Wheeling, WV 26003.

KUNS - In the Cerro Gordo church, Ill., sister Caroline Kuns, wife of Bro. Henry Kuns, aged 62 years, 2 months and 4 days.

She was a member of the Brethren church for forty-one years. Funeral services conducted by the writer from Rev. 14:13 to a large congregation. D. B. Gibson.<\p>

Billie Spidle Lindsey, 74, died Dec. 16, 2003 at the Jackson Health Care Facility in Jackson. Mrs. Lindsey, a native of McDowell and resident of Grove Hill, was a homemaker and member of Horeb Baptist Church in Whatley.

Survivors include her husband, Joseph P. Lindsey Sr. of Grove Hill; two sons, Joseph P. Lindsey Jr. of Grove Hill and Herman Spidle Lindsey of Millers Ferry; two daughters, Linda Slayton of Grove Hill and Sherie Martin of Florence; two brothers, Jack Spidle of Atlanta, Ga. and Don Spidle of Livingston; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

The funeral service will be Thursday, Dec. 18 (today), 11 a.m. in the Horeb Baptist Church in Whatley with the Revs. Doug Williams and David Curtis officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Burial will be in the Whatley Cemetery with Lathan Funeral Home of Grove Hill directing.

Pallbearers will be Danny Martin, Eddie Slayton, Andy Slayton, Carey Slayton, Scott Slayton and Daniel Martin.

Honorary pallbearers will be Roger Robison, Robert E. Garrick, Thomas "Chicken" Rew, Martha Robison, William McConnell and Sara Doyle.

Emma Meidinger, 83, of miles City died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2000, in the Holy Rosary Extended Care Facility at Miles City.

Mrs. Meidinger was born in Terry on Dec. 1, 1917, the daughter of Gottleib and Lydia Speidel. She was raised by her aunt and uncle, Emanuel and Christina Quast.

Mrs. Meidinger attended schools in Marsh and Terry. On May 24, 1935, she and Aaron J. Meidinger were married in Miles City. Following their marriage, they farmed on the Fallon Flats, at Marsh and Ismay. In the mid-1950s, they moved to Miles City where they farmed and made their home. While family gatherings were Mrs. Meidinger's first love, she also enjoyed gardening, working with her flowers, sewing, playing cards at the Drop-In Center and Eagles Manor and was actively involved in the First Baptist Church.

Her survivors include six sons and their wives, Mervin and Dorothy Meidinger, Jerry and Janis Meidinger, Kenneth and Dianne Meidinger, LeRoy and Lori Meidinger and Clinton and Beva Meidinger, all of Miles City, and Leon and Teresa Meidinger of Billings; five daughters, Daphine, and her husband, Lyle Fiechtner, Judy, and her husband, Bud Walker, Josephine Meidinger and Cheryl Klang, all of Miles City, and Sharon Prince of Rossville, Ga.; 23 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. Survivors also include two brothers, Otto Speidel of Lewistown and Clarence Speidel of Billings; and a sister, Helen Cummings of Billings.

She was preceded in death by her husband, three brothers, Emanuel, Art and Richard; three sisters, Esther Wintrow, Hilda Gunsch and Selma Speidel; a daughter-in-law, Sherran Meidinger; and a grandson, James Dale.

Funeral services will be Thursday, Dec. 7, 2000, at 11 a.m. in the First Baptist Church in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Custer County Cemetery. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Betty Jean (Spidel) Perry went home to be with the Lord on October 24, 2002. She was 79 years old.

Betty was born October 3, 1923 in North Star, Gratiot County, Michigan. Betty became a Midland resident after WWII, moving here with her husband and children. She was a housewife, while raising her family, with outstanding cooking skills. Her homemade cinnamon rolls were always in demand. Her other talents included sewing, crocheting, quilting, houseplants, and gardening. She and her husband, Richard, traveled extensively in the lower 48 states. They were involved in square dancing, snowmobiling, and salmon fishing on Lake Michigan until he died in 1992. She enjoyed meeting new people and established many life long friendships over the years. After 1992, Betty established a summer residence in Kibby Creek Travel Park, Ludington, Michigan, where she continued to fish with friends until the summer of 2002. She received a Master Angler’s Award for 2001 for catching a 33 lb. salmon. In the winter, she made quilts for extended family members. She also made many trips to visit them.

Surviving are her daughters, Gloria Costley of Midland, Carol (Phil) Ivan of Midland, and Betty (Steve) Call of Soda Springs, Idaho; her sons, Jerold (Tina) Perry of Green Bay, WI, and Richard (Jeanne) Perry of Troy; 16 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; sisters, Veryl Carroll of Battle Creek and Ruby Ball of Nashville, MI; and brothers, Frank (Zelpha) Spidel of Alabama, and Neil (Gloria) Spidel of Hastings. Betty’s death will leave an empty space in the lives of her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard E. Perry; parents, Vico and Azalia Spidel, a sister, Ruth Barke, a brother, Clarence Spidel; and three grandchildren, Jody Edson Perry, Jeffrey Scott Perry, and Jerry Alan Perry.

Memorial contributions were suggested to the American Cancer Society and Mid Michigan Hospice. They provided outstanding and loving care for Betty during her illness and final days.

Marjorie Speidel Redfield, 79, a resident of Mountain View, died March 7 at her daughter's home in Oxnard. She had been fighting lung cancer for more than a year.

Mrs. Redfield (Marge) lived most of her adult life in Palo Alto and Los Altos Hills. She was born in Iowa City, Iowa.

She graduated from Palo Alto High School, attended Colorado College in Colorado Springs and Mills College in Oakland.

She is survived by a daughter, Pamela Schlotter of Oxnard; three sons, Joe Edy of Danville, Jonathan Edy of Monument, Colo., and Chris Edy of Santa Rosa; and a brother, Merritt Speidel of Palo Alto.

A memorial service will be held in her honor Thu., March 18, at 2 p.m. at the Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, 950 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Valley.

Replogle, Mary Ellen, daughter of Henry and Hettie Spidle, was born near Greenville, Ohio, June 29, 1861, and died at Flora, Ind., on Aug. 20, 1943.

She was married to Horatio Replogle on Feb. 25, 1886. He preceded her in death by several years. She was a member of the Church of the Brethren since she was sixteen years old. She leaves four children, six grandchildren, one brother and four sisters.

Funeral services were held at the Flora church with Bro. Ray E. Zook in charge. Burial was in the Pyrmont Cemetery. Mrs. E. H. Brubaker, Flora, Ind.

Replogle, Sister Susannah, born in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, died in her home in Cerrogordo, Ill., Sept. 23, 1904, aged 78 years, 3 months and 14 days.

She was married to J. P. Replogle, Aug. 23, 1846, in Carroll county, Indiana. She united with the Brethren church at the age of nineteen years. Funeral services conducted by Bro. Menno Stauffer, from 2 Cor. 4:17.

Anna Katherine Schwarz, nee Speidel, was born October 18, 1871, in German Ridge, Indiana, and died at her home near this city February 1, 1906, aged 34 years, 3 months and 14 days.

At the age of fifteen years she was converted and joined the church and lived a consistent christian unto death. She was married to Louis G. Schwarz December 8, 1897. This happy union was blessed with three children, one son and two daughters. These dear little children are yet too young to fully realize the loss of their mother. Much more painful is the loss for the devoted husband and father, and also for the only sister, Margaret. However, they do not mourn as such who have no hope, and in fond anticipation they look forward to a happy meeting before the throne of God.

Sensenbaugh, Amanda, was born in Indiana, died at her home in Modesto, Calif., Aug. 12, 1933, aged 65 years.

She united with the Church of the Brethren at the age of thirteen years, remaining faithful and doing what she could to promote the church and the religion of Christ for which it stands. She had been an almost constant sufferer for a number of years, yet her place in God's house was seldom vacant.

She was united in marriage to Bro. Z. R. Sensenbaugh Feb. 23, 1892. Their home was blessed with one son and two daughters. One daughter preceded her in death, leaving the husband, son and daughter and seven grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted in the Sovern Funeral Home in Modesto by the writer, assisted by M. S. Frantz. - John H. Price, Laton, Calif.

Anna Marie Speidel, 89, Gackle, died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2000, in Wishek (N.D.) Hospital.

Anna Marie Gahner was born April 2, 1911, near Jud, N.D., where she grew up and attended school. She married Christ Speidel March 3, 1933, near Gackle, where they farmed. They quit farming in 1970. They retired in 1986 and moved into Gackle in 1988. He died in 1988.

She is survived by a son, Wilbert , San Jose, Calif.; three daughters, Delight May (Harry) Madcke, Bremerton, Wash., Yvonne Ann (Keith) Wurtele, Lead, S.D., DeAnn (Calvin) Schlenker, Gackle; two sisters, Ida Lippert, Wishek, Verna Mayer, Jamestown, N.D.; nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral: Tuesday at 2:30 in First United Church of Christ, Gackle.
Burial: Gackle Cemetery. (Haut, Gackle)

Arthur "Art" Raymond Speidel, 76, of St. Paul, died April 11.

Born March 22, 1927 in McLoughlin, S.D., he moved to Newberg in 1942. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, and playing horseshoes. He loved playing basketball and baseball and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

He was married to Dolores Bernard on June 14, 1952 and they made their home in St. Paul, where they have since resided.

He is survived by his wife, Dolores Speidel of St. Paul; three daughters, Jackie Halter, Joan Fessler, and Jill Danley of Woodburn; three brothers, Martin Speidel of Oceanside, Calif., Harold Speidel of Salem, Elmer Speidel of Port Alberni, British Columbia; sister, Shirley Bauder of Tillamook; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. April 14 at Attrell's Newberg Chapel, a Golden Rule Funeral Home, with Reverend Peter Blank officiating. A private committal service will follow at St. Paul Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements are by Attrell's Newberg Funeral Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Legacy VNA Hospice, c/o Attrell's Newberg Chapel, 207 Villa Rd., Newberg, OR 97132.

Charles Eldon Speidel, 92, of 1000 E. Tinkham Avenue, Ludington, died Tuesday, Dec. 13.

Better known to his family and friends as Eldon, he was born Oct. 15, 1913, the son of Charles and Margaret Switzer Terry Speidel. He grew up in Ludington, graduating from Ludington High School with the class of 1932.

Eldon worked on the carferries and was a taxi driver in Ludington. He enjoyed carpentry work, playing the harmonica, fishing and gardening.

He is survived by one brother, Jacob Terry (Dorothy) Speidel of Brea, Calif. and numerous nieces and nephews including John (Gaye) Schulke of Ludington, Nita (Dave) Larabee of Scottville, Dee (Stan) Bennette of Scottville, Tamara (Shorty) Schultze of Portage, Ind., Peggy (Greg) Gillian of Valparaiso, Ind. and Terry (Carol) Sistanich of Hobart, Ind. He is also survived by other family members.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Howard Speidel and four sisters, Tamzien Schulke, June Speidel, Edith Walker and Katherine Sistanich.

Funeral services for Eldon will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16 at the Dorrell Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dan Meza of the Ludington Seventh Day Adventist Church officiating. Interment will be in North Victory Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the time of the service.

Those wishing to make a memorial contribution are asked to consider Mason County Meals on Wheels.

The funeral is under the direction of the Dorrell Funeral Home.

Charles Merritt Speidel went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Jan. 26, 2004. He was 56.

"Charlie" was born to Robert and Kathryn Speidel on Dec. 5, 1947, in Colorado Springs, Colo. He moved to Visalia when he was 1 year old, and grew up and lived most of his life in Visalia. He graduated from Mt. Whitney High School in 1966, where he lettered in track. He attended College of the Sequoias in 1966 and 1967, and later attended the University of Nevada, Reno, where he was a business major. As a creative and industrious teenager, he became interested in real estate, commercial and residential land development, and home construction. In his late "teens" while attending COS, Charlie would split his study time with purchasing and "fixing-up" small, condemned houses for small profits. He developed a local reputation for being a hard worker with a "gift" for creative innovation and a desire for perfection in his building projects.

He once owned and developed an entire block in the city of Hanford and remodeled the old Wealth Center Building. It was there that he started a news and tobacco shop known as "Old Town News and Such." He would later purchase and remodel the abandoned Visalia Dairy to the north of the old Visalia train depot (now the Depot Restaurant), where his creation "Railway Shops" was born. Next came the development and conversion of the old Montgomery Wards farm store building on Center Street where the Visalia Toy Store became a longtime tenant. After this, he purchased an old store on Main Street and renovated it into his second news and gift store calling it "Old Town Gifts." As was Charlie's custom, this store catered to kids and adults of all ages. It was always important to Charlie to reach a broad range of people.

By the early 1970s Charlie became interested in basic residential development and home construction. He formed a partnership with Don Fulbright to create "Old Town Builders," which developed and constructed tract housing projects.

In the mid to late 1970s Charlie and his brother, Rob, both earned their General Contractors Licenses. Charlie took his license and started his own company called "Speidel Incorporated," purchased commercial buildings, and used his instinctive and creative flair to remodel them. His architectural "touches" were described as "unique" and "of superior quality and design." He loved the Victorian architectural style, and incorporated it into many of his projects.

It was during this time period that Charlie took on miscellaneous construction adventures and developed more elaborate and extensive land development projects. Some of these included the development and construction of a first class apartment complex on Tulare Avenue east of Santa Fe Street, and meticulously designed and constructed custom residential homes.

Though Charlie's creative talent and projects were distinctive and successful, he opted out of the construction industry in the mid 1980s. Interest rates were high, and his interests shifted to inventions and managing commercial properties.

His life changed dramatically after marrying Linda Raines in 1978. When he surrendered his life and will to Jesus Christ, became a member of the Visalia Evangelical Free Church, and became the proud father of two children, Sarah Kathryn (23) and Zachary Merritt (20) Speidel.

He joined Grace Community Church of Visalia in the mid 1990s where he taught Sunday School for nearly nine years to elementary school students. He always challenged the children with real life issues, and creative problem solving for the younger crowd facing an uncertain world. He spent many hours preparing fun projects for his Sunday school kids, and inspired many with his down-to-earth wisdom. His goal was to inspire each child's life by injecting moral clarity and supporting it with Biblical principles. He will be greatly missed by the children he had the privilege to teach as well as the church body.

Charlie had a love for life that can be described as motivational, passionate, loving, caring and giving. He had an incredibly funny sense of humor that will be remembered by all who knew him. His practical jokes were hysterical and historic. He always reached out to those who needed attention, and made time for anyone who needed an ear to listen.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert M. Speidel in 1966, who was the former owner and publisher of Speidel Newspaper of Visalia. He is survived by his two children, Sarah and Zachary Speidel of Visalia, and an older sister, Mrs. Meredith Walter of Portland, Ore.; two younger brothers, Robert M. Speidel Jr., and John M. Speidel, both of Visalia. He is also survived by his mother, Mrs. Kathryn (Speidel) Crookshanks and stepfather, Dr. Ivan C. Crookshanks, both of Visalia.

Although Charlie was taken suddenly, we know he is in a much better place now. He will be greatly missed by his family and those he touched with his sincere and unselfish grace. The Celebration of Life Service will be 2 p.m. Friday at the Grace Community Church, 424 N. Lovers Lane in Visalia. Remembrances may be made to the Grace Community Church Children's Ministry, 424 N. Lovers Lane, Visalia, CA 93292. Arrangements are by Miller Memorial Chapel, Visalia.

Funeral services for David Speidel, 48, of Senath, will be held at 3:00 this afternoon at Senath First United Methodist Church with Rev. Tom Statler officiating.

Burial will be in Senath Cemetery. McDanicl Funeral Home of Senath is in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Speidel died Thursday, April 10, 1997, at his residence.

Mr. Speidel was born Jan., 21, 1949. in Jonesboro, Ark., the son of Harold and Edith Nadine McGrew Speidel, He was preceded in death by his mother.

Survivors include his father, Harold Speidel of Senath; four brothers, Jim Speidel of West Memphis. Ark., Ronnie Speidel of Caruthersville, Randy Speidel of Llano, Texas and Kenny Speidel of Decatur. Ala.; six nieces and nephews, Ken. Kevin, Steven and Jennifer Speidel, Emily Mayhew and Lori Pope: other relatives and many friends.

Pallbeares were Jim Speidel, Ronnie Speidel. Randy Speidel, Kenny Speidel, Jim Sherrod and Carlin Bowman

Dorothy M. Speidel, nee Sammons, March 30, 2004, age 92, late of Flossmoor.

Beloved wife of the late Frank W. Speidel; dear mother of Richard Speidel of Flossmoor and Jeffery (Nancy) Speidel of Willowbrook, IL; loving grandmother of five; great-grandmother of two; sister of the late Jeanne Staggs.

Services and interment were private at Chapel Hill Garden South Cemetery. Memorials to the American Lung Association, 1440 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607 would be appreciated.

SPEIDEL, Edward Ray, 83, resident of Wheeling, W.Va., died Sunday, March 25, 2007, at home.

Speidel, Edward Ray, 83 resident of Wheeling, WV., died Sunday, March 25, 2007 at home.

He was born April 2, 1923 in Bridgeport, OH, the son of the late James G. and Effie Kimble Speidel.

He was a retired maintenance employee with Ohio County Schools, and a Methodist.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepmother, Wilma Speidel; his wife, Mary Rapp Speidel.

Surviving are his daughter, Becky Breiding and her husband, Deacon Doug Breiding; his grandchildren, Jessica, Josh, and Eddie Breiding, his brothers, James G. Speidel, Jr., Kenneth W. Speidel, and Ronald W. Speidel; his sisters, Betty L. Kubovicz, and Shirley A. Griffin; several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received Thursday, March 29, 2007 from 10:30 am until time of Memorial Service officiating.

Interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling. Arrangements by Kepner Funeral Home, Burke Chapel, 2101 Warwood Ave., Wheeling.

Elizabeth West Speidel was born Oct. 27, 1948, in Fort Smith to Norvel C. and Georgia (Burrow) West. She died peacefully with her family at her bedside on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2006, in Chicago.

Liz graduated from Muldrow High School in 1966, earned a bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma State University in 1970 and a master’s degree from IUPUI in Indianapolis in 1972. She worked several years as a school social worker in Kane County, Ill., then began studies at Northwestern University School of Law in Chicago, graduating with a juris doctorate degree in 1980. From 1980 until 2000, Liz was an associate, and then partner at the Chicago Law Firm of Ross and Hardies, where she specialized in defense trial work. From 2000 until her death, she was “of-counsel” to the law firm of Daley and Mohan in Chicago.

Elizabeth married Robert E. Spiedel, Nov. 24, 1982, in Evanston, Ill. She is survived by her husband of the home; her mother, Georgia West of Tulsa, Okla.; one sister and husband, Norvella and Grover Woods of Tulsa; one brother and wife, Norman and Susan West of Fairbank, Iowa; three nephews and their families, Bradley and Bhavna Woods, Anjali and Akash of Boulder, Colo., Jason B. Woods of Boulder, Colo., and Matthew and Janell Woods, Dalton, Channing and Griffin of Tulsa. She is also survived by one stepdaughter and husband, Rae Ann and Paul Cononi of Mashpee, Mass.; one stepson, Scott Speidel and wife Kathleen Quinn of Evanston, Ill.; three grandchildren, Reeve Cononi, Connor Speidel and Nancy Speidel; a brother-in-law, Russell J. Spiedel of Cincinnati and his four children. In addition to these survivors, Liz loved and was loved by a host of extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Norvel C. West and her grandparents, Sam and Leona West and W.E. and Lizzie Burrow.

Liz and Dick enjoyed many travel opportunities, including trips to Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and China. The last few years they rotated homes in Chicago, San Diego and an island in northern Michigan, hosting family and friends wherever they were. Liz especially enjoyed reading, gardening and cooking. Most of all, she loved people and cared deeply for others. Her passing leaves a void which no one else can fill.

Emelia Speidel, 82, Jamestown, died Friday, March 8, 2002, at Hi-Acres Manor Nursing Center, Jamestown.

Emelia Elhard was born July 11, 1919, near Jud, N.D., the daughter of John G. and Magdalena (Kuhn) Elhard. She received her elementary education in the local rural school and grew up in the area, where she helped on the family farm. She was confirmed in 1933 at Kulm Congregational Church, Kulm, N.D. She married Gottfried Speidel April 2, 1939, at his parents' farm near Gackle, N.D. They lived on the family farm 14 miles southwest of Gackle. In 1948 they moved into Gackle. He died March 17, 1949, and she moved to Kulm, where she worked at Art's Super Value for two years and Kulm cafe as a waitress for 18 years. She and her daughter, Loretta, were custodians for Kulm Congregational Church for four years. In 1995 she entered Rock of Ages, Jamestown. On Nov. 18, 1997, she entered Hi-Acres Manor, Jamestown. She was a member of Kulm Congregational Church and a Sunday school teacher for 16 years.

She is survived by two brothers, Edwin, Jamestown, and Wilbert (Evelyn), Jud, N.D.; three sisters, Ruth Boling, Lodi, Calif., Emma Heidinger, Kulm, and Esther (Charles) Ljungren, Sebeka, Minn.; and two sisters-in-law, Elvera Elhard, Bismarck, N.D., and Christine Sissler, Michigan.

She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; a daughter, Loretta; an infant daughter; a brother; and a sister.

Services: 2 p.m. Sunday, Haut Funeral Chapel, Jamestown, with the Rev. Bill Bradley officiating.
Visitation: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral chapel.
Burial: Gackle Cemetery, Gackle.

MINNEAPOLIS — Glenn L. Speidel, 80, of Minneapolis, formerly of Harlan County, Neb., died Monday, Sept. 20, 2004, at his home.

Services will be later.

He was born July 10, 1924, in Harlan County to Lloyd and Alva (Newton) Speidel.

On June 8, 1948, he married Delores Kokes.

Survivors include his wife; sons, Alan, David and Mark; sisters, Margaret Wendell of Holdrege, Neb., and Jean Johnson of Niceville, Fla.; three grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.

Additional survivors include his daughters-in-law, Mary and Nancy.

He graduated from Wilcox (Neb.) High School in 1941.

He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and in the Korean War.

He graduated from the University of Nebraska with a degree in journalism.

He was chief of the copy desk, news editor and assistant managing editor of the Minneapolis Star.

After he retired, he led the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board’s River Planning Committee and the Minneapolis Public Schools Blue Ribbon Committee on Standards.

He was a passionate reader and supporter of civil liberties causes.

Memorials are suggested to Southern Poverty Law Center, 400 Washington Ave., Montgomery, AL 36104 or Friends of the Minneapolis Library, 250 Marquette Ave., Suite 400, Minneapolis, MN 55401.

Harlan Richard Speidel, age 56, of Wharton, died Sunday night, Dec. 14, 2003, in a Wharton hospital following a sudden illness. He was born on Dec. 22, 1946, in Great Bend, Kan., the son of Edwin Jacob Speidel and Doris Krause Speidel.

Mr. Speidel was a 1965 graduate of Monahans High School and received his BS degree from Sul Ross University in 1976. He was a former resident of Monahans and moved to Wharton in 1972. Mr. Speidel married Barbara Ann Knott on May 23, 1970, in Odessa. He has worked with Wharton I.S.D. for the past 31 years and was in charge of the Marketing Co-Op Program at Wharton High School. Mr. Speidel also taught business law and accounting. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Wharton Masonic Lodge AF & AM No. 621. Mr. Speidel was also a Shriner and a member of the Scottish Rite and the Order of the Eastern Star. He was a former member of the DeMolay. Mr. Speidel was preceded in death by a daughter, Jennifer Speidel, Feb. 9, 1981, and his father. He was Methodist by faith.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the chapel of the Wharton Funeral Home and graveside services followed at the Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery and were under the direction of the Wharton Masonic Lodge No. 621.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara Speidel of Wharton; mother, Doris Speidel of Temple; brother and sister-in-law, Durwin and Candyce Speidel of Houston, three nephews and one niece also survive.

Pallbearers were Paul Fertsch, Jay Knott, Jamin Speidel, Stuart Speidel, Doug Dusek and Roy Taylor. Honorary Pallbearers were all of his fellow teachers, students, former students, friends and neighbors. In lieu of usual remembrances the family requests memorials to the American Diabetes Association, 2400 Augusta Drive, Suite No. 420, Houston, TX 77057; or Shriner's Hospital, 815 Market Street, Galveston, TX 77550.

Funeral services were under the direction of Wharton Funeral Home, 515 Boling Highway, Wharton, TX 77488.

SPEIDEL, Harry F., of Warren, died March 28, 2000 in Sarasota, FL.

He was born Dec. 3, 1922, the son of Harry S. and Effie Berry Speidel. Surviving are his wife, Martha Rasmussen; two daughters: Mary Speidel-Nelson and Julie Speidel-Glavin; and a sister, Jane Gates. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Anne Weigel Speidel. Entombment was in the Mausoleum of the Resurrection in St. Joseph R.C. Cemetery.

Helen Amelia Speidel, 90, of Denver, died at 12:30 a.m. Sunday, May 8, 2005, at Medical Center of Aurora South in Aurora, Colo.

Born Aug. 28, 1914, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Chris G. and Ella E. Egbert Miller. On Nov. 18, 1939, she married Alex J. Speidel in Burlington. He died Sept. 2, 1991.

Mrs. Speidel was owner and operator of a travel agency from 1963 to 1990, a homemaker, a clerk for Denver Dry Goods Co. and an elevator operator for J.S. Schramm.

She was a member of Park Hill United Methodist Church in Denver and women's circles at the church. She enjoyed cruises and travel to Hawaii, growing tomatoes and was an avid newspaper reader.

Survivors include one son, Chris Speidel of Aurora; one grandson; one sister, Anna Mae Mohler of Burlington; nieces, nephews, great–nieces and great–nephews.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by one son and one sister.

Visitation will be from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Friday at Prugh's Chapel.

The funeral for Mrs. Speidel will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Prugh's Chapel, with the Rev. Dennis Tevis officiating. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.

A memorial has been established for Park Hill United Methodist Church.

Jack Karl Speidel, 66, of the 1500 block of Hawthorne Drive, died Dec. 2, 1995, in Virginia Beach.

He was a retired employee of Bell Atlantic where he had worked for 30 years. Mr. Speidel was a native of McKeesport, Pa., and was a member of Trinity Tabernacle in Virginia Beach. He was also a member of East McKeesport Masonic Lodge (NU)765, Scottish Rite Bodies of Khedive Temple, Drum and Bugle Corps, and Telephone Pioneers of America. He was a U.S. naval veteran and Air Force veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Mildred Carlisle Speidel; daughter, Darien Conway of New Hampshire; two sons, Daniel Speidel of Manassas, Va., David Speidel of Chesapeake; five grandchildren; one stepdaughter, Cheri Wilhelm of Richmond, Va.; two stepsons, Tommy Hogge and Robert Hogge, both of Chesapeake. He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Olive Speidel.

A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday by the Rev. Tom Grinder in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Chapel, today from 3 to 5 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

John Speidel Services Held in Oregon

Funeral services for John Speidel, 77, who died in McMinnville, Friday, were held at the Church of God, Wednesday, June 23 at 1:30 p.m.; with the Rev. Lucille Johnson officiating. Interment followed at Valley View Memorial park. The Brown Funeral Home was in charge.

Mr. Speidel was born at Beresina, South Russia, May 25, 1888, the son of Christian and Mary Speidel. On October 6, 1922 at Fredonia, N. Dak. he was united in marriage to Louise M. Findel, who survives. He came to Oregon in 1941 and for the past 23 years made his home in Newberg.

Surviving, besides Mrs. Speidel, are five sons, John, Wenatchee, Wash.; Martin, Menasha, Wisc.; Harold, Roseburg; Arthur, St. Paul; and Elmer, Port Alberni, B.C. Canada; for daughter, Elsie Jensen, Appleton, Wisc.; Mary Nelson, Ricker Bay, Wisc.; Shirley Bauder, Carlton, and Bertha Swanson, Litchfield, Minn.; McLaughlin, S.D.; Gottlieb, Wishek, N.D. three sisters, Christina Schlect [Schlecht] of Edgeley; Magdelena Schadler of Drydin [Dryden], Wash.; Ottilia Schadler of Cashmere, Wash.; 22 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Speidel, Joyce H. (Schaefer) of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest January 31, 2004, beloved wife of the late Edward P. Speidel; devoted mother of Helene (Alan) Little, Carrie Lynn (Brian) Bradley, Dina, Paula (Brian) Stampfer, Edward (Amy), Robert (Kim) and Keith (Debbie) Speidel; cherished grandmother of 19 grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Harold and Helene (nee Krafchak) Schaefer; dear sister of William (Marge), Kenneth, Gary (Stormy) and the late Roger Schaefer; also survived by nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave. on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM and Thursday from 4-7 PM where Funeral Services will immediately follow. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery.

Loretta LaVerne Speidel, 55, Jamestown, N.D., died Wednesday, Aug. 4, 1999, in her home.

Miss Speidel was born Oct. 11, 1943, in Jamestown. She lived with her family near Gackle, N.D., until 1949. She then moved to Kulm, N.D., where she grew up and attended school. She worked as a custodian for a Kulm church for four years, and also worked for Kulm Café for 14 years, while caring for her mother. In 1995 she moved to Jamestown, where she worked for a group home.

She is survived by her mother, Emelia Speidel, Jamestown. Visitation: Today from 9 to 9 in Haut Funeral Home, Jamestown.

Mabel Ruth Ritenour Speidel, 92, of Lakeport, Fla., died Tuesday, March 23, 2004, at Hope Hospice in Fort Myers, Fla.

Born July 24, 1911, in Morgantown, W.Va. Mrs. Speidel, formerly of Port Charlotte, had been a resident of Lakeport for two years. She was a homemaker and enjoyed playing the piano, singing and flower gardening. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Westley Fellowship Sunday School Class and past president of United Methodist Women. She served as past president of Ali Bahr Shrine Guild Amaranth, past president of LeEtha Lodge #515 in Connellsville and was a member of Eastern Star #454 in Punta Gorda, Fla., VFW Ladies Auxiliary in Port Charlotte, and National Federation of Grandmother's Club #665.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Wait W. and Eva Huffman; brother, Franklin Huffman; and sister, Melba Riley.

Survivors include one son, Ronald (Ruth) W. Ritenour; grandchildren, Mark Ritenour, Michael Ritenour, Susan Byergo and Becky McCorkendale; and five great-grandchildren, all of St Joseph, Mo.; two daughters, Lucille (Ronald) Joy Tomchik; grandchildren, Michelle Hughes and Renee Tomchik; and three great-grandchildren, all of Pittsburgh, and Gail (Walter) D. Young of Lakeport; sisters, Martha Thorn of Tunnelton, W.Va., and Susie Harvey of Kingwood, W.Va.; sister-in-law, Helen Huffman of Tunnelton, W.Va.; and stepson, Robert (Ruth) Mennow of Port Charlotte.

Friends may call at the BUXTON FUNERAL HOME in Okeechobee on Friday, March 26, 2004, from 10 a.m. until funeral service time at 11 a.m. Chaplain Bob Moore of Hope Hospice of Clewiston, will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hope Hospice, 101 W. C. Owens Ave., Clewiston, FL 33440. All arrangements are under the direction and care of the Buxton Funeral Home and Crematory.

Funeral services for Marjorie B. Speidel, 77, Lawrenceburg, were Tuesday, April 20, 2004, at Rullman Hunger Denney Funeral Home, Aurora, with burial in Union Cemetery, Moores Hill.

Mrs. Speidel died Saturday, April 17, in Lawrenceburg. She was a retired sampler at Joseph E. Seagram & Sons distillery with 47 years of service. She was a member of the Seagrams Retiree Club and attended Springdale Baptist Church.

She is survived by a son, Michael Speidel, Lawrenceburg; a brother, Charles Barricklow, Aurora; a sister, Faye Rupp, Lawrenceburg; a grandson and two great-grandsons.

Memorials may be made to Aurora Life Squad or charity of donor’s choice.

Services for Marlin A. Speidel, 75, Norfolk, will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Norfolk.

The Rev. Dave Belt will officiate with burial in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Pierce. Military rites will be conducted by American Legion Post 16 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1644. Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. Tuesday with a 7:30 p.m. rosary at Stonacek Memorial Chapel in Pierce. He died Saturday, Jan. 17, 2004, at Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk.

Speidel, Mary Rapp, 80, of Wheeling died Wednesday March 27, 2002 in the Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa.

She was born September 9, 1921 in Wheeling the daughter of the late Gus and Julia Rapp.

She was a retired salesclerk in the Boys Department at Sears and Roebuck Co. in the former Wheeling store and the St. Clairsville store and a member of Fulton United Methodist Church, Wheeling.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Tony Rapp and a sister, Julia Rapp.

She was survived by her husband of 50 years, Edward R. Speidel, a daughter, Becky Breiding and her husband, Doug of Wheeling, a brother, Robert Rapp and his wife, Sandy of Murraysville, Pa., three sisters, Virginia Little, Lee Cox, and Olga Rapp all of Wheeling, three grandchildren, Jessica, Josh, and Eddie Brieding all of Wheeling, and several nieces and nephews.

Friends received Thursday March 28, 2002 from 11:00 a m until time of services at 1:00 p m at the Kepner Funeral Home, National Rd. at Bethany Pike, Wheeling with the Reverend Debra Dague officiating. Interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Fulton United Methodist Church, 535 Fulton St., Wheeling, WV. 26003.

Norman James Speidel, 63, of San Diego died Saturday. He was born in Jamestown, N.D., and was the owner of driving schools. He served in the Navy.

Survivors include his wife, Genie Speidel; sons, Danny and Randy Speidel; sisters, Phyllis Beale and Rachael Ballew; brothers, Edward, Raymond, Albert, Dave and Danny Speidel and Robert Moser; and four grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, El Camino Memorial Park, 5600 Carroll Canyon Road. Inurnment: El Camino Memorial Park.

Robert George Speidel, 78, of Hilton Head Island died Thursday, Sept. 2, 2004, at his home. He was born July 24, 1926, in McKeesport, Pa., and was the son of the late Irene Haag Speidel and Albert George Speidel.

He was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict.

He retired as a certified public accountant.

He is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Diane Speidel of Hilton Head and Lynne Speidel Jones and Stephen Jones of Bluffton; a brother, James Speidel of Rockledge, Fla.; and a grandson, Elijah Jones of Bluffton.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor Davis Speidel.

Friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the H.P. Brandt Funeral Home in Perrysville, Pa. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Allegheny County Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke's Children School, 50 Pope Ave., Hilton Head Island, SC 29928; or to Volunteers in Medicine, 15 Northridge Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926.

The Island Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

Ruth E. Speidel of Venice died Tuesday, July 27, 2004. She was 66.

She was born Dec. 25, 1937, in Jersey City, N.J., and moved here from Jackson, N.J., six years ago. She retired after 29 years with the board of education in Jackson. She was a Protestant.

Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Thomas; two daughters, Denise Llewellyn of Jackson and Donna Stucy of Waretown, N.J.; a son, Gary of Maryland; a brother, William Thompson of Barnigat, N.J; seven grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.

Services: A memorial service will be private.

Contributions: Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.

DUNKIRK - Ruth M. "Grammie" Speidel, age 85, of North Main St., died Saturday, January 27, 2007 at the Willow Bend Living Center.

She was born in Warren, IN on July 30, 1921 to Oscar and Ethel (Kelley) Holdren, and raised by her grandparents Artie Mae Stroud and John Wesley Stroud who are both deceased. She was a graduate of Jackson Center High School in 1940.

She worked at Kerr Glass in Dunkirk in the Box Shop Dept.

She was a member of Local #96, Moose Lodge, American Legion Auxiliary, Portland Eagles.

She is survived by a son, Thomas Earl Speidel (wife-Margaret) of FL; three half brothers, David Holdren (wife-Stella) of FL, Archie Holdren (wife-Judi) of Mishawaka, Tom Holdren (wife-Mar) of Mishawaka; 6 grandchildren, Tonia Deane (husband-Tim) of Dunkirk, Lynn Fields (husband-Jimmy) of Muncie, Angela Schmidt (husband-Brian) of Carmel, Christopher Deane of Cincinnati, OH, Alma Downs (husband-Bruce) of FL, and Betty Jo Jones of VA; 6 great grandchildren; 6 great great grandchildren; and a best friend, Mary Jones (husband-Albert) of Dunkirk.

She was preceded in death by a son, Steven Allen Speidel; daughter, Joyce Ann Hess; three half brothers, Harold and Jack Holdren, and James Kelley Jr.; and four half sisters, Betty Bergdoll, Walnetta Haynes, Doris Whitaker, and Betty Holdren.

Visitation will be held Tuesday 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the M.J.S. Mortuaries-D.W. Jones Chapel.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at M.J.S. Mortuaries-D.W. Jones Chapel. Burial will be at the Gardens of Memory.

Memorials may be made to American Heart Association.

Joseph P. Speitel, 94, of Latrobe, formerly of Newtown Square, Pa., died Thursday, March 24, 2005, in Excela Health Latrobe Area Hospital.

He was born March 13, 1911, in Philadelphia, a son of the late Charles and Eugenia Mathias Speitel.

Prior to retirement, he was an accountant for Rohm and Haas Chemical Co., Philadelphia. He was an active member of Sacred Heart Church in Youngstown. He was in the 1928 graduating class of St. Joseph Preparatory School, Philadelphia, and a member of St. Vincent Seniors.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Joseph P. and Paul D. Speitel; three brothers, Charles, Edmond and Eugene Speitel; and a sister, Eugenia Speitel.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Nora Ryder Speitel; a daughter, Ellen S. Meyers and her husband, Francis; three grandchildren, Sally Burdick and her husband, Brian, Francis Bradley Meyers and his wife, Amy, and Heather Bukovac and her husband, John; and a great-grandson, Christian Burdick.

Friends will be received in the JOHN J. LOPATICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 601 Weldon St., Latrobe, Saturday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday at 11 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church, Youngstown, with the Rev. Aaron Buzzelli, O.S.B., as celebrant. Interment will take place in Holy Sepulcher Cemetery, Cheltenham, Tuesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Edmond J. Speitel officiating. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart School, P.O. Box 328, Main Street, Youngstown, PA 15696.

Beverly Simons Spidel died June 28, 2005, at age 76. Beverly Bishop was born July 10, 1928, in Medford, where she graduated from high school. She was a homemaker who moved to Tigard in 1992. In 1949, she married John D. Simons; he died in 1979. In 1984, she married Ed Spidel; he died in 1992.

Survivors include her sons, John L. Simons and Dan J. Simons; sister, Marcia Zervis; and three grandchildren.

Remembrances to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Finley's.

Caroline Rath Spidel, age 94, of Lewistown, formerly of Brockway, died Friday, Dec. 22, 2006, at Valle Vista Manor. She had been a resident of the Lewistown area since 1990.

She was born to Jacob and Kathryn Rath on Sept. 7, 1912, in Gackle, N.D. The family moved to the Watkins community south of Brockway, where she graduated from the eighth grade.

On Dec. 30, 1933, she and Otto Spidel were married at the Watkins Church. She was proud to be a rancher and farmer’s wife and to this union of 67 years two sons were born, Howard and Leroy. She was a longtime member of the Lutheran Church, a Sunday School teacher, member of the Ladies Aide, Brockway Homemakers and Glendive Senior Citizens.

Her survivors include her two sons, Howard (Ingrid) of St. Ignatius and Leroy (Suzanne) of Moore; and five grandchildren, Jacki (Charlie) Morigeau, Erich (Janis) Spidel of St. Ignatius, Rhonda ( Warren) Stenseth of Lewistown, LeeAnne (Keith) Weinheimer of Moore and Steffanie (Todd) May of Boise, Idaho. Survivors also include 16 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Helen Cummings and Kate Speidel, both of Billings; and a grandson-in-law, Ryan Pawlowski of Circle.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Otto; a sister, Viola; her brothers, Robert and Ervin; and her granddaughter, Jenice Pawlowski.

Memorial services will be at the Moore United Methodist Church on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006, at 1 p.m. Cremation has taken place and private family inurnment will take place at a later date. Creel Funeral Home of Lewistown is in charge of arrangements.

Spidel, Bro. David, born in Darke County, Ohio, Jan. 9, 1858, died Aug. 14, 1928, at his home at La Junta, Colo.

March 23, 1879, he married Miss Malvina Lucas; to this union were born five children. In 1894 the family moved from Kansas to La Junta where he resided since. Soon after coming to Colorado Brother and Sister Spidel assisted in the organization of the church at Rocky Ford, and were among the few charter members to watch its growth to the present. He served in the office of deacon for a number of years.

His wife, three sons, a daughter, six sisters a brother survive. Services at the Christian church in La Junta by the writer, assisted by the Christian pastor. - Ernest M. Wampler, Rocky Ford, Colo.

Dennis W. Spidel, 55, of Ft. Myers Beach, died Saturday, January 14, 2006, at the Hospice House in Ft. Myers.

Born October 2, 1950, in Lawrenceville, IL. He graduated from Ball State U, B.A. ''72, M.A. '75, member of Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity.

Survived by sons Nathan Wayne and William Matthew of Ft. Myers, father Forrest Wayne and sister Patricia Barney both of Marion, IN; and companion Anne Hranek of Ft. Myers Beach.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 21, at 1:00P.M. at the Hospice House Chapel in Ft. Myers, followed by a celebration of life at Danny' s Bar in Ft. Myers.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hope Hospice.

Dr. Earl D. Spidel, 82, Winfield, died Monday, Nov. 21, 2005, at his home.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, 2005, at the First United Methodist Church, Winfield. Interment will be at 3 p.m. in the Burlingame Union Cemetery, Burlingame, Kan. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4-7 p.m. Friday. The family will greet friends from 5-6 p.m.

Born Nov. 11, 1923, in Harveyville, Kan., he was the son of Charles A. and Alice (Armstrong) Spidel. He worked at Southwestern College as business manager and later in the college development office as a fundraiser. He retired in 2000, but continued to work as a consultant to the college.

Survivors include his son, Thomas R. Spidel, Medford, Ore.; daughters, Jean Marie Brink, Saucier, Miss., and Barbara Jo Smith, Winfield; sister, Maxine Apps, Emporia; and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jo (Hepworth) Spidel.

A memorial has been established for Southwestern College. Arrangements are under the direction of the Swisher-Taylor & Morris Funeral Home, Winfield.

ST. FRANCISVILLE — Eldon Ray Spidel, 81, died Thursday, May 18, 2006, at home.

He was a World War II Army veteran; attended First Church of God in Vincennes; and was a farmer.

Surviving are his daughters, Mary Ann Hull and Jane Gray; sister, Marjorie Cogdill; and four grandchildren.

Services 11 a.m. Tuesday at Emmons-Macey & Steffey Funeral Home in Lawrenceville, with burial in Oaklawn Cemetery in St. Francisville, with military rites. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Church of God in Vincennes.

Elmer Spidel, 69, of R. 4, two miles north of Pettit, died at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at his home.

He was born in Perry township and had lived in that township all his life. he was a farmer. He was married to Verna Sensenbaugh, Nov. 1, 1905.

The widow survives with a son, Tech. Sgt. Lyle E. Spidel, stationed at Bolling field, Washington, D. C.; two daughters, Mrs. Arthur Miller, Lafayette, and Mrs. Gifford Reeves, West Point; and two sisters, Mrs. Clara Gingrich, Lafayette, and Mrs. Flora Cleaver, Delphi R. 4.

SPIDEL, Henry, born in Somerset county, Pennsylvania, died at Cerrogordo, Ill, Jan. 24, 1904, aged 71 years.

In 1867 he was married to Hester Brandt, to which union eleven children were born. Married the second time Sept. 28, 1903 to Sarah E. Greenawalt. He leaves a widow and nine children.

Services in the Pyrmont, Ind., church, conducted by J. W. Lear, from Job 14:10. Martha E. Lear

SPIDEL and TRACY - In the Oakland church, Darke Co., Ohio, Sept. 10, 1897, John Spidel, aged 64 years and 4 months, and Willie Tracy, his nephew, aged about 15 years.

They were starting home from Gettysburg (OH), where they had been hauling grain. Just as they were in the act of crossing the Pan Handle R. R., they were run over by the fast mail train, which killed both of them instantly.

In 1858 Mr. Spidel was married to Margaret Marker who, for many years past, has been a member of the Brethren church. Seven children blessed this union, two of them having preceded him.

The younger son, David, died July 2, 1888, from injuries received by his team running away from an approaching train, two weeks before.

Very singularly, Mr. Spidel's father, bearing the same name as his younger son, was instantly killed by a runaway thirty-four years ago. Thus representatives of three generations, - son, father and grandfather, - have all been taken away in a similar manner, so unexpectedly and so sudden.

Willie Tracy was the youngest son of George W. and Barbara Tracy, the latter a daughter of Henry Kuns, of Cerrogordo, Ill. His mother died while he was yet an infant. For several years he had been living with his Uncle John Spidel. He leaves a father and two brothers.

Two funerals, - two hearses each carrying a member of the same family, at the same time, - rendered the occasion a sad one. Funeral services were conducted by brethren Stutsman, Kreider, and Christian at the Presbyterian church in Gettysburg. Levi Minnick.

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The funeral of John Spidel and adopted son, Willie Tracy, notice of whose tragic deaths occurring at Gettysburg (OH) last friday afternoon will be found on the first page of this paper, was held from the Gettysburg, Presbyterian church, Monday, 2 p.m., Sept. 13, conducted by Revs. Kreider, Stutzman and Christian of the German Baptist church and the bodies were interred in the Gettysburg cemetery.

Mr. Spidel was born in Union county, Penna., May 10, 1833, and came with his parents to Ohio locating near Dayton, in 1836. In 1850 he came to Darke county locating in the neighborhood in which he lived up to his death.

He was married to Margaret, the daughter of Jacob Marker, of Painter creek, April 4th, 1858.

Mr. Spidel in early life and up until a few years since was a carpenter and builder and although he had but a very limited education, yet his every venture was a success. In later years he gave his entire attention to farming, which with the co-operation of his industrious sons has yeilded him many broad acres. As a friend and advisor he was always reliable; as a citizen he commanded the respect and confidence of all who knew him. He lived not for himself alone - His house was the home of many and the latch-string was always out. He and his most estimable wife were never known to turn anyone away hungry or suffering for the necessaries of life.

While the deceased had never connected himself with any religious organization yet he was a regular attendant at divine worship with his wife who is an exemplary member of the German Baptist church and he always, contributed there to. The immediate family consists of the widow who, broken hearted and lonely will live at the homestead with her son John W. and daughter Sarah who are both single; also sons Jacob C. and Daniel W. and daughter Delilah Gries who are married and live on farms near by.

Mr. Spidel has two brothers Samuel of Dayton, O, and Henry, a twin brother of Piedmont, Ind., and two sisters, Mrs. Mote, of Celina, O., and Mrs. Replogle, of Cerro Gordo, Ills.

It is a strange coincidence that Mr. Spidel's father was killed in 1863 at West Milton, O., by horse running away with him. His son David was badly injured June 15, 1888, at Bradford, Ohio, by team running away with him and died on July 2, following. Now the family chronicle two more deaths from nearly same cause.

Mr. Spidel had reached the age of 65 years and 4 months.

The little boy who shared the same fate with him was George William Tracey; he was 15 year 6 months and 29 days old at the time of his death; he had been living with the Spidel family for 8 years and was a good, obedient boy and a favorite with all who knew him. His mother who was a niece of Mr. Spidel died 8 years since in Illinois and his guardian Mr. F. A. Vaniman, of McPherson, Kan., placed him with his family for proper care and raising. He has two brothers, Henry and Urban Tracy who live in McPherson, Kansas; are in the employ of Mr. Vaniman who is Cashier of the Farmers & Merchants Bank, of that city. They are young men of attractive appearance and are certainly upright and correct to hold positions they do. These two brothers and the guardian attended the funeral.

The funeral was attended by over 1200 and was the largest in the history of this community.

Mt. Holly - Kathy Perkins Spidel, 51, of W. Catawba Ave., Mt. Holly, NC, died Monday, February 26, 2007 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.

She was a native of Mecklenburg County, and was the daughter of the late Clarence Ernest Perkins and Mattie Rose Lybrand Perkins.

FUNERAL: 11:00 AM, Thursday, March 01, 2007, Tuckasegee Baptist Church.

INTERMENT: Greenwood Cemetery

VISITATION: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, February 28, 2007, McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont. Kathy was a member of Tuckasegee Baptist Church who loved people, old and young alike. She was an avid racing fan, enjoyed fishing and being outdoors.

SURVIVORS: Husband, Gerald Spidel of the home, brothers; Steve Perkins of Cherryville, Rick Perkins and his wife,Janet of Belmont, sister, Kim Perkins Lail and her husband Charlie of Belmont, many nieces and nephews.

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Parents, brother, Darrell Perkins

OFFICIATING CLERGY: Rev. Larry Arrowood

MEMORIALS: American Heart Association, 222 S. Church St. Ste. 303, Charlotte, NC 28202

SPIDEL, Lewis Earnest age 89, of Centerville passed away Tuesday, April 24 at Sommerville Senior Living.<\p>

After graduating from Jefferson High School, Mr. Spidel completed a sheet metal apprenticeship with Frigidaire and was working there when he was drafted into WWII serving in the Army. Lewis served his country honorably from 1941-1944 and was awarded the bronze star. Upon his return from the war he resumed his job with Frigidaire until opening his own business in 1948, the “Spidel Tin Shop,” in West Alexandria, OH. He owned and operated his shop for 18 successful years. Many West Alex residents remember the Christmas window that he decorated every holiday season. After closing his shop, he donated many pieces of his sheet metal equipment to the Greenville Historical Museum in Greenville, OH. Lewis and his wife enjoyed Volksmarches all over the country racking up thousands of miles. He was an active gardener and enjoyed many outdoor activities. Lewis will be missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clara and Earnest Spidel of Liberty, OH and by his sisters, Helen Pennington and Mildred Booher. <\p>

Lewis is survived by his wife of 62 years, Annamae ; his children, Louise Pacheco of Bonaire, GA, Susan (Tom) Allen of Bellbrook, OH, Mark (Karin) Spidel of San Diego, CA and Guy (Jenny) Spidel of Englewood, OH; sister, Gladys Allread of Liberty, OH; grandchildren, Lisa (Tom) Tonn of Panama City, FL, Dhana Pacheco of Bonaire, GA, Michael Allen of Belize, CA, Joseph (Calliope) Allen of Boston, MA, Erin Spidel of Buda, TX, Zachary, Jacob and Rachel Spidel all of Englewood, OH; great-grandchildren, Benjamin and Linda Tonn both of Panama, City, FL and BethAnn Pacheco of Bonaire, GA and Max Marie Allen of Boston, MA and many other nieces and nephews.<\p>

A memorial service for friends and family will be held at 10:30 AM , May 30, 2007 at the Routsong Funeral Home, 81 N. Main St., Centerville, OH. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to service. Burial service immediately following at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice Vitas, 3055 Kettering Blvd., Suite 218, Moraine, OH 45439. <\p>

Margaret E. Spidel, 79, passed away Jan. 7, 2005, at her home in Dillsburg.

She was born March 10, 1925, in Chambersburg to the late Jerome D. and Mary E. Swisher.

Retired from Kinney Shoe Corp., she was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde L. Spidel; and three brothers, William D. Swisher of Shippensburg, David T. Swisher and Franklin D. Swisher, both of Chambersburg.

She is survived by two daughters, Linda M. Himes and Nancy L. Fawber, both of Dillsburg; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

The family has planned a private service to be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Pa., P.O. Box 266, Enola, Pa. 17025-0266.

Arrangements by Auer Memorial Home and Cremation Services Inc., Harrisburg.

Samuel Sylvester Spidel, aged 52, prominent in Dayton Republican circles, for three terms a member of the Ohio legislature, died yesterday afternoon at his home, 307 South Summit Street.

Death came at 1:15 o'clock, rather unexpectedly for the family, although he had been confined in bed for the last four weeks. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence, burial at Woodland cemetery, although further details had not been completed last night.

Mr. Spidel ranked high in a number of Dayton organizations, was for a number of years Republican committeeman for the Sixth ward, was a member of the Fourth Reformed church, in addition to his services in the legislature. Friends here last night declared Mr. Spidel was one of the most valued men in the house at Columbus, one who was highly regarded by his fellow lawmakers. He served his first term in the legislature in 1919, and was a member of the house in the 1924 session. He was defeated for re-election last November, when three Republicans and one Democrat were elected to the legislature from the Dayton district.

In Hope lodge, 77, Knights of Pythias, of which Spidel had been a member for many years, he was past chancellor and several times represented Hope Lodge at the grand lodge meetings. He was always regarded as a very active member in the lodge, fellow members said last night.

Mr. Spidel was also a member of the Junior Order United American Mechanics, being a contractor by occupation, of the Moose, Eagles, Triangle club and Builders' exchange.

Spidel was born at Liberty, O., October 27, 1872, and was educated in the public schools of Liberty and Dayton, coming to Dayton with his parents many years ago. He married Miss Ida M. Detrick, of Dayton, 26 years ago - October 26, 1898. Surviving are his wife, one son and one daughter. Robert S. Spidel is 18 years old, and the daughter, Jeanette, is 24. Surviving also are two sisters, Mrs. Fra? (Francis?) O'Brine, of Chicago, and Mrs. Mary Seiders, of Hamilton, as well as two brothers, John M. Spidel and Jesse L. Spidel, both of Dayton.

Spidel, Wm., born in Tippecanoe County, Ind., died Oct. 19, 1923, at Waterford, Calif., aged 58 years, 7 months and 24 days.

He was married June 24, 1903, to Annie Berkley, of Lanark, Ill., who died Sept. 19, 1914. March 15, 1920, he married Hattie May Ebby. He united with the Brethren Church at the age of seventeen and has been faithful to the cause.

He leaves his wife, six sisters and two brothers.

Services at Modesto by

Alonzo E. Spidell died early Wednesday morning, August 7 [1946] at the home of his son, Avard, on Maple Street [Andover]. He had lived in Andover 50 years. He was born August 18, 1876, in Parkdale, Nova Scotia. His mother was Mary C. Foster.

He leaves five brothers, Guy Rafuse, Richmond Rafuse, Parkdale, Nova Scotia, Ashley Rafuse, Rumford, Elgin Rafuse, West Peru, Evan Rafuse, Somersworth, N. H.; Three children, Avard Spidell, Andover, Omer, of Rumford, Mrs. Willa Carver, Ridlonville; four grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. His wife died several years ago.

The funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the First Congregational church. Rev. Linwood C. Potter officiated. The bearers were Philip Learned, Timothy Learned, Harry Gibbs, John Ellis.

Burial was at Woodlawn Cemetery where committal services were held. Among those attending from away were Mr. and Mrs. Omer Spidell, Rumford; Mrs. Willa Carver, Ridlonville; Mr. and Mrs. Ashley Rafuse, Rumford; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Carver, Dale Berry, Roland Berry, Mrs. Fred Howard, all of Ridlonville; Elgin Rafuse, West Peru, Edward Baker, Rumford.

ANDOVER - The death of Avard S. [s/b F.] Spidell, 66, of Maple Street occurred on February 9 on arrival at Rumford Community Hospital.

Always a resident of Andover, he was born there August 12, 1900, the son of Alonzo E. and Eva Brooks [s/b Crooker] Spidell. He married Rena A. Bodwell, who survives.

He had been engaged in carpentry and lumbering until retirement in 1959.

Mr. Spidell was a member of Blazing Star Lodge No. 30, F and AM in Rumford; Lewiston Lodge of Perfection; Auburn Council of Princes of Jerusalem; H. H. Dickey Chapter of Rose Croix; and Maine Consistory S. PRS 32nd Degree.

Surviving are his widow, of Andover; a daughter, Mrs. Jack Smith of Fort Worth, Texas; sons Robert A. Spidell, Anaheim, Calif. and 1 Sgt. Howard E. Spidell, US Marines in Vietnam; 10 grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Willa Carver, Mexico; and a brother, Omer Spidell, Mexico.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12 at the Andover Congregational Church. Rev. Carl M. Kingsbury, pastor of the church, officiated. Interment was in the Woodlawn tomb for burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, Andover, in the spring.

Mrs. Mary Knox was organist at the funeral ceremonies.

Pall bearers were Merton Perkins, Lester Farrington, Colby Roberts, Waldo Merrill, William Crooker, and George Crooker.

Charles T. Spidell, 78, Kokomo, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2007, at Howard Regional Health System. Born May 1, 1928, in Bristow, Okla., he was the son of Edward and Winnie (Robinson) Spidell.

He was a member of the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division and was a World War II veteran.

A supervisor at Delco, he retired after 40 years of service.

Charles was both a pilot and a skydiver. He is well known for the daring skydives he did in the 1970s. He performed many exhibition jumps at the Greentown Fair, Howard County Fair, Pork Festival and the Bicentennial Parade.

His survivors include three sons, Charles and wife Miyuki Spidell, Indianapolis, Stephen and wife Kelly Spidell, Kokomo, and Michael and wife Pamela Spidell, Indianapolis; a daughter, Sandra and husband Clayton Nix, Kokomo; nine grandchildren, Michael Spidell, Jacob Spidell, Christina Spidell, all of Kokomo, Eric Spidell, Gunnar Spidell, Seth Spidell and Riley Spidell, all of Indianapolis, and Noah Nix and Logan Nix, both of Kokomo; three great-grandchildren, Julynne Spidell, Olivia Spidell and Aalyah Spidell, all of Kokomo; and close friend, Vivian Luckey.

Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Ellers Mortuary Webster Street Chapel, 3400 S. Webster St. Calling will be 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Messages maybe e-mailed to condolences@ellersmortuary.com.

The death of Mrs. Eva A. Spidell, 70, occurred at her home at East Rumford Sunday noon [June 28, 1936] following an illness of six months.

Mrs. Spidell was born in Peabody, Mass., on March 30 - 70 years ago, the daughter of Calvin and [Maria] Merrill Crooker. In Peabody she spent her early life getting her education there. Shortly before her marriage she resided in Andover, Maine, where her marriage took place. She continued to make her home there until two years ago, when the family moved to East Rumford.

Surviving are her husband, Alonzo Spidell; one daughter, Mrs. Willa Carver, Ridlonville; two sons, Avard Spidell, Andover and Omer, residing at home; three sisters, Mrs. E. M. Brooks, East Dedham, Mass., Mrs. Isabelle Heath, Bristol, Pa., and Mrs. Arvilla Merrill, Chelmsford, Mass.; one brother, C. B. Crooker, East Andover, and four grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted from the home in East Rumford Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock, the Rev. Kenneth Hatch, Mexico, officiating. Burial was in the family lot in Woodlawn Cemetery, Andover.

Among those here were the two sisters, Mrs. Brooks and Mrs. Heath, also a niece, Miss Evelyn Hague, East Dedham, Mass.

Freda "Peggy" Spidell, 91, of Mountain Home, died May 16, 2006. Funeral Services were held Thursday, May 18, at Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel, with burial following at Mountain View Cemetery in Mountain Home.

Freda Laura Boyd, was born March 28, 1915 in Seattle, Wash., to Fred Boyd and Bertha Carey Kennedy. Freda's early life was spent in Seattle where she attended elementary schools and graduated from Ballard High School in 1932.

"Freda loved growing up near Puget Sound and the ocean. Love for her hometown of Seattle never left her," her family said.

She married John Clark (Bill) Brennan Aug. 28, 1932, of the same year. As a Navy Machinist, Bill served aboard the U.S.S. Pillsbury during WWII, which was sunk with the loss of all hands during the Battle of the Java Sea in February of 1942.

Freda worked to support the war effort as a riveter and as a welder for Ford Motor Company, making B-24s.

In an effort to earn better wages, she traveled from Detroit to Oak Ridge where she worked on the Manhattan Project developing the world's first atomic bombs.

In 1944, Peggy enlisted in the Coast Guard, trained in Florida and served as a Yeoman First Class.

Peggy moved to Grangeville, Idaho, in 1947, with her daughter, Andrea, and her son, John, where she met and married Vern D. Spidell. Vern worked as a logger until 1951 when they moved to Mountain Home to raise their family together. Their merged family included her two children and Vern's two sons, Norman and Leon, and his two daughters, Judy and Sheryl.

Peggy worked for civil service at Mountain Home Air Force Base as Transportation Officer and retired in 1970.

In the late '70s, Peggy moved to her Boise condominium home, enjoying friends and family in many organizations including the Catholic Church, Nazareth Retreat Center, Happy Hoofers, Bridge Club and the Ahavath Beth Israel Synagogue. Her grandchildren fondly remember the "condo" where they swam in her pool and fed the ducks, enticing them indoors.

Her other joy was traveling, especially taking her family on trips.

"Peggy helped other people all her life in the churches and synagogues that she attended as well as schools and the military," her family said with pride. "She even worked and ran a Boise soup kitchen. Peggy often gave shelter or food to the homeless, exchange students and abused women. She often said,'Don't feel sorry for yourself; do something for other people'."

In 2000, Peggy moved back to Mountain Home to be near her family, living at Cedar Crest Retirement Center.

"She was a great-grandmother and grandmother to many and loved all her family dearly," her family said.

Survivors include: their daugher, Andrea, and her husband, Ron Fisher, of Mountain Home; Stepbrothers Norman and his wife, Lynette Spidell, of Featherville; Leon Spidell of Mountain Home; stepdaughters Judy and her husband, Dave Gossett, of Meridian; stepsister Sheryl Spidell Leonard of Meridian; six grandchildren and nine great-greatgrandchildren.

Peggy was preceded in death by her first husband, John C. (Bill) Brennan in 1942; her second husband, Vern D. Spidell in 1974; her son, John Rex Brennan in 1973, and grandchildren Steve Doan, Branda Snow and Bruce Malm, two sisters and one brother.

Harlan "Bill" Spidell, 66, of Carrollton, Texas, formerly of Sioux City, died Monday, Jan. 5, 2004, at a Texas hospital.

Services were held Jan. 8 at Mulkey Mason Funeral Home in Lewisville, Texas. The body will be cremated. Burial will be at a later date.

Mr. Spidell was born Jan. 10, 1937, in Sioux City. He graduated from Central High School in 1955 and attended Briar Cliff College for two years. He served in the U.S. Army National Guard.

He married Shirley Stanton on Oct. 11, 1958, in Luverne, Minn. The couple made their home in Sioux City until 1997, when they moved to Carrollton.

He was a good father and a wonderful husband. He will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley; two sons and their wives, Michael and Sandy of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Scott and Terry of Irvine, Calif.; six grandchildren, Stacy, Mathew, Andrew, Logan, Samantha and Sydney; a sister, Anita Johnson; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Frances Lynch; and a brother, Harry.

Dr. Haydon James Spidell, 90 of Medford, passed away Wednesday November 30, 2005 at Rogue Valley Medical Center. Private Family Services were held on December 3 at Rogue Valley Manor. A memorial service in California will be announced at a later date. Inurnment will be at Ivy Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Ventura California.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Rogue Valley Manor Health Center Fund, 1200 Mira Mar Ave., Medford, OR 97504, or to the Spidell Scholarship Fund, Wheaton College, 501 College Avenue, Wheaton, IL 60187.

Dr. Spidell was the son of Chester and Ethel (Reeder) Spidell, born on September 19, 1915 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. On September 12, 1942 he married Ruth Campbell in Birmingham, Alabama. He had lived the past 6½ years in Oregon, moving from Sutter Creek, California. Dr. Spidell served in the US Navy from 1943 to 1946, achieving the rank of Lt. JG. He attended Medical School at University of Illinois and was a self employed physician, practicing for 37 years in Richmond and Pinole, CA.

He was a member of the Flying Physicians Association, the American Medical Association, the California Medical Association, American Academy of Family Practice, and a past member of the Pioneer Baptist Church in Pine Grove, CA, the First Presbyterian Church in Richmond, CA and the Eastwood Baptist Church in MEdford, OR.

He enjoyed flying, gardening, small group bible studies and vocal music.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his loving family, 1 son Haydon J. of Santa Fe, New Mexico, 2 daughters, Anne Smith of Anacortes, WA and Mary Reed, of Jackson, CA, 1 sister Alison Pubusky, of Media, PA, and 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, and 2 brothers.

Jessie (Thornley) Spidell, 91, of the Seasons, St. Elizabeth Way, East Greenwich, and formerly Warwick, died peacefully Feb. 27, 2007, surrounded by her family at Hallworth House in Providence. She was the wife of the late Maynard N. Spidell.

Born in Stockport, England, a daughter of the late Harold James Whitney Thornley and Alice (Clough) Thornley, she had lived in Warwick for 50 years before moving to East Greenwich four years ago. Mrs. Spidell had been employed at P & B Jewelry Manufacturing in Warwick for 15 years before retiring.

She is survived by three daughters, Jeanette M. Palumbo of Cranston, Marjorie A. Brindle of Sarasota, Fla., and Maureen A Chase of Aiken, S.C.; a son, Edward T. Spidell of Glocester; a sister, Bertha Quinn of Weeki Wachi, Fla.; 15 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was the mother of the late Robert E. Spidell, and the sister of the late Harold Thornley, Fred Thornley and Alice Finneran.

Her funeral service was held Monday, March 5, in Asbury United Methodist Church, Ann Mary Brown Drive, Warwick. She was buried in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center Children's Fund. P.O. Box 9476, Warwick, RI 02889. Arrangements were made by Peter J. Barrett Funeral Home, Warwick.

John T. Spidell, of Wilkinsburg, died Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2005.

Beloved father of Robert Middleton, Barbara Watkins, Naomi McGill, Anthony Kane and son-in-law Archie McGill. Also survived by nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.

Preceded in death by son Ronald Spidell. Service and interment are private and under the direction of the RAPP FUNERAL HOME INC., Penn Hills.

Lester E. Spidell, 84, of Canton, died Thursday, May 13, 2004, in the Brewster Parke Nursing Home following a period of declining health.

He was born near Beach City on February 15, 1920 to Lester E. and Dessa (Machan) Spidle and had lived in Wilmot until moving to Canton in 1962. He retired in 1982 from the former Tyson Roller Bearing Co. of Massillon and was a member of the Church of the Savior United Methodist Church in Canton. On February 15, 1962, he married Helen R. Spidell. She died May 7, 1973.

Surviving are two step-children, C. Waid (Carol) Spidell of Mount Eaton and Donna J. Baer of Massillon; five step-grandchildren; eight step-great grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Betty Reed of Navarre.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Spidle and a nephew, John Spidle.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 11:00 AM at the Spidell Funeral Home in Brewster with Rev. Leslie Peine officiating. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery in Wilmot. Friends may call on Sunday from 2-4:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to any charity. Online guest registration and condolences may be sent through the funeral home web site at www.spidellfuneralhome.com.

RUMFORD - Omer A. Spidell, 85, of 12 Richards Ave., Mexico, died Wednesday [Dec. 23, 1992] at Rumford Community Hospital. He had lived in the Rumford and Andover area all of his life.

He was born in Andover on March 31, 1907, the son of Alonzo and Eva Crooker Spidell. He was a graduate of Andover High School with the class of 1925. He retired from Ethyl Corp., now Boise Cascade Paper Company, in Rumford in 1970. He was a truck driver for more than 23 years. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Army. He was married in Rumford on April 2, 1942, to the late Ruth Stewart. She died in Rumford on Feb. 25, 1977. He was a member of the Robert Shand Post 1641 VFW, and the Napoleon Ouellette Post 24 American Legion, and the Al and Ted Gauthier Chapter DAV.

Survivors include one step-son, Robert W. Beck of West Peru; one step-daughter, Mrs. Eleanor Ames of Mexico; one sister, Mrs. Willa Carver of Mexico; many step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.

Rena A. Spidell of Andover died Monday, July 22, 1985, at the Rumford Community Hospital, where she had been a patient for two days.

She was born in Andover, Sept. 27, 1897, the daughter of Neal and Flora Hewey Bodwell. A graduate of Andover High School, Mrs. Spidell was a lifelong resident of Andover. She married Avard F. Spidell, who died Feb. 9, 1967. She was a former member of the King's Daughters, the Ellis Glen Pythian Sisters and MT. Zircon Chapter, OES. She had also attended Andover Congregational Church and in the past was very active in community affairs and was well known for her knitting.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Jack (Shirley) Smith of Lawton, Okla.; two sons, Howard, of Andover, and Robert of Anaheim, Calif.; 12 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at one o'clock at the First Congregational Church in Andover. Interment will be at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Andover. Arrangements are under the direction of Meader and Son Funeral Home, Rumford.

MEXICO - Mrs. Ruth A. Spidell, 84, of Richards Avenue, died Friday night [Feb. 27, 1977] at Rumford Community Hospital where she had been a patient two weeks following a long illness.

She was born Feb. 27, 1892, in Troy, VT. and had been a resident in this area for 42 years. She was married in Rumford, April 2, 1942, to Omer A. Spidell, who survives.

Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Eva Saunders, Williamsburg, VA, and Mrs. Eleanor Ames, Mexico; a son, Robert W. Beck, West Peru; 12 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

ANDOVER -- Ruth Ellen Spidell, 75, died on June 25, 2004 at her home on Maple Street, Andover.

A resident of the area for many years, she was born in Rumford, ME on October 2, 1928, a daughter of Josiah F. and Dorothy (Leach) Hall. She graduated from Robinson Female Seminary in Exeter Center, NH.

Ruth was a member of the Andover Congregational Church and while living in North Carolina had served as a Girl Scout Leader. Ruth enjoyed sewing and needlework and loved to travel with her husband.

She was married in Andover on Dec. 31, 1949 to Howard E. Spidell, who survives of Andover. Other survivors include three daughters, Judy Ann Spidell and companion, Geoffrey Alspach of Miami, FL, Sandra Gonzales and husband, George of Knoxville, TN, and Cheryl Gurney and husband, Rob of Eureka, CA; a son, Michael Spidell and wife, Mary of Pollock Pines, CA; five sisters, Elizabeth Warner and husband, Calvin of Milford, NH, Dorothy Anderson of East Andover, Josephine Meisner and husband, Earl of Pembroke, ME, Margaret Farrington of Andover, and Edith Russell of East Andover; a brother, Robert Hall and wife, Darlene of East Andover; many grandchildren, including granddaughter Karen Adams, who had lived with her grandparents; and many great grandchildren.

Andover – Ruth Ellen Spidell, 75, died Friday, June 25 [2004] at her home on Maple Street, Andover.

A resident of the area for many years, she was born in Rumford, on Oct. 2, 1928, a daughter of Josiah F. and Dorothy (Leach) Hall, and had graduated from Robinson Female Seminary in Exeter Center, N.H.

She was a member of the Andover Congregational Church and while living in North Carolina had served as a Girl Scout Leader. She enjoyed sewing and needlework and loved to travel with her husband.

She was married in Andover on Dec. 31, 1949 to Howard E. Spidell who survives of Andover. Other survivors include three daughters, Judy Ann Spidell and her companion, Geoffrey Alspach of Miami, Fla., Sandra Gonzalez and her husband, George of Knoxville, Tenn., and Cheryl Gurney and her husband, Rob of Eureka, Calif.; son Michael Spidell and wife Mary of Pollock Pines, Calif.; five sisters, Elizabeth Warner and husband, Calvin of Milford, N.H., Dorothy Anderson of East Andover, Josephine Meisner and husband, Earl of Pembroke, Margaret Farrington of East Andover, Edith Russell of East Andover; brother Robert and wife, Darlene of East Andover; many grandchildren, including granddaughter Karen Adams who had lived with her grandparents and many great-grandchildren.

At the family’s request there are no public calling hours and private services will be held at the family’s convenience. Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Andover, Maine. Arrangements are under the care of the Meader & Son Funeral Home, 3 Franklin Street, Rumford, Maine 04276. Online condolences and memories may be shared at meaderfh@gwi.net

BLAIR - Carl Spidle, 79, of Blair, died Sunday, Dec. 5, 2004, at Immanuel Hospital.

Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church. Military graveside services will be at Holy Cross Cemetery in Blair. Visitation begins today at 11 a.m. at Campbell-Aman Funeral Home in Blair, and after 5 p.m. today, with a 7:30 p.m. wake service, at the church.

Mr. Spidle was born Feb. 20, 1925, in Columbus, to Benjamin and Mary (Jareski) Spidle. He graduated from Kramer High School in Columbus. He enlisted in the U.S. Army during World War II and served at the Battle of the Bulge.

He married Lois Hasselbach Sept. 20, 1943. He was a brick mason. He then worked at Reed Wurdeman and Association as a pilot and telephone design draftsman. They moved to Blair in 1968 and he worked for Huntel and Great Plains Telephone companies.

He married Kay Neef in 1978. He enjoyed gardening, golfing, hunting and traveling.

Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Christine (Rick) Carr of Sheboygan, Wis.; one sister, Irene Gottschall of Columbus; four stepsons, David (Carolyn) Neef, Chris (Lisa) Neef, all of Blair, Michael Neef of Omaha and Jay (Judy) Neef of Clermont, Fla.; three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and nine stepgrandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife.

MERCERSBURG, Pa. - Cecyle V. Spidle, 81, of 12216 Buchanan Trail West, died Wednesday, March 3, 2004, at Hershey (Pa.) Medical Center.

Born March 26, 1922, in Fort Loudon, Pa., she was the daughter of the late David Y. and Helen Zeger Kahn.

Her husband, Henley Spidle, died in 2002.

She was employed at Lowengart Co. in Mercersburg for 30 years, retiring in 1987.

She was a member of Charlestown United Methodist Church in Cove Gap, Pa.

She is survived by one son, Ronald L. Kahn of Harrisonville, Pa.; one sister, Betty Miller of Edenville, Pa.; one brother, David J. Kahn Jr. of Mercersburg; a grandson, Rick L. Kahn of Mercersburg, whom she raised; four other grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

Services will be Sunday at 1 p.m. at Lininger-Fries Funeral Home in Mercersburg. The Rev. James A. Dodge will officiate. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Mercersburg.

There will be no viewing; the family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday at noon.

Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, Franklin Unit, 452 E. King St., Chambersburg, PA 17201.

Dr. Spidle (ISU '52), 76, Sioux Falls, S.D., died Oct. 30, 2002.

Prior to retirement in 1989, he worked for the Department of Agriculture, first in Spearfish, S.D., and then in Sioux Falls. Earlier in his career, Dr. Spidle owned a practice in Lake Preston, S.D. He was a member of the South Dakota VMA. A World War II veteran, Dr. Spidle served in the Navy.

Funeral services for Dale Spidle, 79, of 375 Claremont Drive, Carlisle, formerly of North College Street, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, 630 S. Hanover St., Carlisle.

He died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2003, in the Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Carlisle.

Born June 11, 1924, in Mt. Rock, he was a son of the late Harry Spidle and Laura B. (Raudabaugh) Riggleman.

He was an employee of Carlisle Tire and Rubber Co. for 14 years, until his retirement in 1984. He had also worked for six years with the Pennsylvania Railroad.

He was a member of the Greenspring First Church of God in Newville, a member of the White Circle Club and the Moose Lodge, both in Carlisle, and a former member of Eagles 1299.

Mr. Spidle is survived by his longtime companion, Connie Wimer; four brothers, Robert G. Zimmerman of Newville, Charles J. Riggleman of Carlisle, Curtis J. Riggleman of Newville and Clinton E. Riggleman of Columbia; two sisters, Anna M. Wolf of Carlisle and Ella M. Holloway of Shermans Dale; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, William "Bill" Riggleman and Leroy Gutshall; and a sister, Marie Smith.

The Rev. Hugh L. Foshee will officiate at services. Burial will be in Westminster Memorial Gardens in Carlisle.

Friends may call from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friday in the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 375 Claremont Drive, Carlisle, PA 17013.

Fredrick Eugene Spidle, 86, died Thursday, June 8, 2006.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. today at Greenhill Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Mount Zion Church of Christ, with burial in the church cemetery. The body will be placed in the church one hour before the funeral. He was a veteran of World War II.

Lyle "Dick" Richard Spidle, 62, of 112 Patetown Road, died Sunday at his residence.

Mr. Spidle retired as a job counselor with the Employment Security Commission of North Carolina and was a member of the Goldsboro Elks Lodge #139 BPOE. He was a United States Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War.

A celebration of his life will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at Dick's Farm at 112 Patetown Road.

He is survived by his wife, Sandy Harris Spidle of Holden Beach; one daughter, Robin Callie Spidle of the home; his mother, Emma Callie Spidle, and father, Lyle Elmer Spidle, of Fayetteville; one sister, Patti Hendrickson of Raleigh; and one brother, Jimmy Spidle of Raleigh.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to assist the family in care of Geoffrey Hulse, Atty., 231 E. Walnut St., P.O. Drawer 7, Goldsboro, N. C., 27533

The family is being served by Seymour Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

Retired Air Force Master Sgt. Lyle Elmer Spidle, 88, of Fayetteville, died Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2007, in Womack Army Medical Center on Fort Bragg.

A visitation will be held tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at Reeves Funeral Home in Hope Mills. A funeral service will be held Saturday from 2 to 3 p.m. in St. Matthews United Methodist Church by Dr. Michael Hale.

Mr. Spidle is survived by his wife, Emma C. Spidle of the home; daughter, Patricia Hendrickson and husband Kenneth of Garner; son, James Spidle and wife Deborah of Fuquay-Varina; son-in-law, Michael V. Stanbridge and wife Cindy of Hope Mills; daughter-in-law, Sandra Spidle of Holden Beach; grandsons, Patrick Field, Richard Field, Scott Stanbridge, Rob Burns and Blake Hendrickson; granddaughters, Dori Nehilla, Shelley Cannady and Callie Spidle; great-grandson, Josh Blanton; great-granddaughters, Samantha Field, Alex Field, Deborah Field and Gracie Burns; and family, Ken and Cynthia Stafford.

Mr. Spidle was preceded in death by a son, Lyle Richard Spidle; and a daughter, Roseann Stanbridge.

Mr. Spidle was born on Sept. 18, 1918, to Elmer and Verna Sensenbaugh Spidle in Monitor, Ind. He served his country for 24 years in the Air Force, was a member of the Masonic Lodge for 55 years and was a member of St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church for 49 years.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Matthews United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 202 Hope Mills Road, Fayetteville, NC 28304.

Robert Leroy Spidle of Gainesville died Saturday. He was 83.

Mr. Spidle was a carpenter. He was retired from the University of Florida Physical Plant.

Born in Lemoyne, Pa., he moved from Mechanicsburg, Pa., to Gainesville 46 years ago. He was a radar operator in World War II in the Aleutian Islands. He enjoyed making furniture in his free time.

Survivors include his wife, Lois Spidle of Gainesville; two daughters, Jan Studstill and Bobbie Hendrix, both of Gainesville; two sisters, Anna Hale and Delores Strawsbaugh, both of Pennsylvania; four grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.

Arrangements by Williams-Thomas Funeral Home.

Ronda Kay Spidle, of Paw Paw, formerly of Athens, died May 14, 2004, at Bronson Methodist Hospital.

Learn more about Ronda's life story, view her life story film and visit with her family and friends Monday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Betzler and Thompson Life Story Funeral Home, 60900 M 40, Paw Paw, 269/675-3870.

The essence of Ronda's life will be celebrated Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.

Ronda was born April 13, 1956, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Richard and Rose (Springstead) Thompson and had been a resident of Athens most of her life recently moving to Paw Paw.

She was the former owner of the Athens Village Mart.

Ronda was preceded in death by her first husband, Mike Kemmer in 1983.

On August 29, 1986, she was united in marriage to her husband, Gary Spidle, who survives.

Also surviving are her son, Rick (Erin) Kemmer of Battle Creek, her mother, Rose Ozuk of Paw Paw, grandmother, Crystal Thompson of Athens, brother, Lyle Parrish of Scotts and foster brother, Jim Thompson.

Venessa Dawn Spidle, 35, died Dec. 9, 2003, in Oro Grande.

Born in Apple Valley, she lived in the High Desert for all of her short 35 years. She was a homemaker and worked in Oro Grande as a bartender.

She is survived by her three children, Tiffany, Seth and Sabrina; her father, Vern Spidle of Helendale; her brothers, Vernon, of Victorville, and Andrew Byrne, of Apple Valley; and her sister, Lori, of Fort Mojave, Ariz.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Victor Valley Memorial Park, 17150 C St. in Victorville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a fund that has been established for her children at the Members Own Credit Union, 14250 Seventh St. in Victorville.

Vernon George Spidle, 58, was born on June 5, 1947 and died on June 23, 2005.

He was a resident of Helendale and a lifetime resident of California.He retired from the local phone company. He deeply enjoyed spending time with his grandkids. Vernon was greatly loved and will be missed by all his family and friends.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Victor Valley Mortuary, 15609 11th Street in Victorville.Victor Valley Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Richard William Spiedel, 60, was born March 16, 1946, in Breckenridge, Minnesota to Ferdinand and Harriet (Carlson) Spiedel. He died November 18, 2006, in Boise, Idaho.

Viewing will be held at Summers Funeral Home, 1205 W. Bannock Street, Boise, Idaho from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday November 22 and one-half hour prior to services at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 707 W. Fort Street, Boise. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, November 24th. Another funeral service will be held in Milnor Lutheran Church, Milnor, North Dakota Wednesday, November 29, 2006, at 10:30 a.m., with interment at Concordia Lutheran Cemetery, rural Milnor.

Rich attended Shuman Township Country School, Milnor Grade School, and graduated from Milnor High School in 1964. He graduated from Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota in 1968 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Rich graduated from Luther Theological Seminary, St. Paul, Minnesota in 1972 with a Master of Divinity degree. He was ordained June 11, 1972 into the American Lutheran Church, serving parishes in Fortuna, Carpio, and Wishek, ND. Rich retired due to disabilities from cancer surgery in 1998 and moved with his family to Boise, Idaho.

He served as a city councilman, hospital board member, was a delegate to many Concordia College Corporation Board meetings and was a founding member of the Ministry Trust Fund in Western North Dakota Synod of the American Lutheran Church. Rich was active in gun club wherever he lived, loved hunting and target shooting, and spent many happy hours reloading shells and making bullets.

Rich is survived by his wife of 37 years Sandra (Lang), daughter Jane (Olumoya) and son John (fiancee Janelle), and grandson Connor Lee; mother Harriet Spiedel and brothers, Charles (Linda) and Dale (Susan), numerous nieces and nephews, one aunt, and many cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father Ferdinand Spiedel, mother-in-law Darlene Lang, his grandparents, aunts and uncles.

During his last ten years of life, Rich wrote the book ?Building a Bridge of Understanding by Helping Churches and Pastors Do Mission: or Helping to Keep Congregations and Pastors from Killing Each Other!? At the time of his death he was working on another book entitled ?the Doctor Said Cancer ? Now What?? His wife Sandy will finish the book for him. Rich provided a powerful prayer and phone ministry during his retirement. He touched many lives as he passed through his short life.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are to be designated to the Milnor Dollars for Scholars Fund (c/o Milnor Lutheran Church, Milnor, North Dakota 58060) and the Concordia Rural Cemetery Fund (Milnor, North Dakota 58060).

Mrs. Emma (Spidel) Stong, 77, 1116 Union St. died at her home at 5 am Wednesday(Dec. 22, 1948), after an illness of three weeks.

She was born near Pyrmont and lived in Lafayette most of her life. She was married to Jacob Stong in 1890. She was a member of the Church of the Brethren, Pyrmont.

Surviving are five sons, including (there is a line missing here?)...and Harry, Ray, Wayne, and Roy, all of Lafayette; one brother, Elmer Spidel, of near Pyrmont, and two sisters, Mrs. Clara Gingrich, Lafayette and Mrs. Flora Cleaver, of near Pyrmont.