Thelma M. Speidel, 90, of Festus died July 21, 2018, at Fountainbleau Nursing Home in Festus. Mrs. Speidel retired after working as an LPN for Dr. Belen at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, south of Festus. Born May 29, 1928, in Danby, she was the daughter of the late Katherine (Roth) and Perry McClenahan.
She was preceded in death by her husband: Donnell Speidel.
She is survived by two sons: Richard Speidel of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Gerald Speidel of Festus; two grandchildren Sarah (Chris) Gibbs and Brian Speidel.
She was preceded in death by a son: Kevin Speidel.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 5, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 3551 Hwy. 61, in Festus, officiated by Pastor Kayla Roe. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s ResearchHospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl., Memphis, Tenn., 38105, or Shriner’s Children’s Hospital, 2900 N. Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, Fla., 33607. Arrangements are under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus.