Ethel M. Spieker
November 19, 1928 -
September 15, 2023
Ethel M. (Kroening) Spieker, age 94, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023 at Aurora Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Kenosha on November 19, 1928 to the late Albert and Florence (Burr) Kroening. Ethel attended Hillcrest Grade School in Kenosha and graduated from St. Catherine’s High School, Racine, Class of 1946.
Ethel met the love of her life, Roy H. Spieker, at the Firemen’s Ball at the Eagle’s Ballroom and they were later united in marriage on September 16, 1950 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.
She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. In addition, she also volunteered as a Den Mother, a CYO Band Mom and was a member of the KFD Women’s Auxiliary. She was also a former member of the Kenosha Moose Lodge #286.
Ethel was employed with Kenosha County as a clerk for the Circuit Court, retiring in 1992. She was also employed with Dr. George Schulte, MacWhyte Wire Rope Company, Barden’s Department Store, St. George Rectory and Kenosha County Social Services.
She liked playing cards and dancing with her husband Roy. She especially enjoyed the waltz, polka and ballroom dancing. Ethel was also involved with many book clubs. She loved to travel, including to Canada, New York, Alaska and Hawaii. They were longtime volunteers with Meals on Wheels. Ethel also accompanied Roy on many S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A. national conventions throughout the country.
Ethel is survived by her children, Steven (Vincencina) Spieker, Karla (Anthony) Montemurro and Kurt (Michele) Spieker; her son-in-law, Wayne Wojciechowski; her grandchildren, Scott Spieker, Elisabeth Montemurro, Emily (Jeremiah) Riedler, Megan (Zach) Fry, Erin (James) Koceja and Derek Spieker; her great grandchildren, Graham Riedler, Avery and Isla Fry, Sofia and Maddalena Koceja; her sister, Kathleen Merten and her brother James Kroening.
Along with her parents and her husband Roy, Ethel was preceded in death by her daughter, Joan and her sister Elizabeth Madsen.
Service Info
Funeral services honoring Ethel’s life will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 7400 39th Ave.
Entombment will follow in All Saints Mausoleum.
A visitation for Ethel will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass at the church.
The Mass may be viewed via livestream on the following link https://youtube.com/live/xH-PdDmXk48?feature=share
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity in Ethel’s name.
Posted by:
Lill HauschildI have only known Ethel for 10 month while living at assisted living; she was always so friendly, so nice, so neat and nice to do exercise with; I will miss her a lot.. My deepest condolence to the whole family, Lill Hauschild
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Rosemary Homs (BeaumierSteve, Karla, Kurt and family My Sympathy to all of you. Your Mom was a very nice person. I’m sorry I can’t be there for her service. I’m out of town this weekend. We had a great neighborhood and so much fun. Prayers and hugs to all Rosemary
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Mark StantonKurt, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Thankful you had many years with her. May you and your family find comfort in your memories.
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Richard "BO" BosankoSteve and Family: On behalf of the Kenosha Fire Department FAMILY, both ACTIVE and RETIRED members, our sincere sympathy to all of you on the loss of your beloved Ethel. She was a member of our KFD family, we loved her as such, and she gave it right back! We wish you many fond memories of her and the good times that you all shared together as a family. We share in your sorrow. God Bless Ethel! Rich "Bo" Bosanko Battalion Chief-Retired Kenosha Fire Dept.
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Linda MillerEthel was a sweet beautiful classy Lady. I’m so thankful for having known her all these years. She is definitely dancing in Heaven with Roy and all of her loved ones . May she RIP.and please accept our condolences .
