Maris “June” Speckman, 84, of Decatur, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
She was born on June 14, 1940 in Macon Co, IL, the daughter of the late Chester and Mayme (Smith) Wickline. She married Robert William Speckman on July 3, 1959 and he preceded her in death on April 25, 2012.
June was a homemaker and a faithful member of Salem Baptist Church in Decatur.
She is survived by her 4 children, Randy Speckman of Boody, IL, Michael (wife Debbie) Speckman of Blaine, MN, Todd (wife Rebecca) Speckman of Decatur, and Susan (husband Mike) Stokes of Decatur; 2 grandchildren, Elizabeth “Renee” Speckman, and Christopher Gregory; 1 sister Karen “Sue” Younker of Blue Mound, IL; 1 brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Rick and Andrea Speckman of Yorkville, IL; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by 5 sisters and 4 brothers.
Arrangements are under the direction of Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, 2827 N. Oakland Ave., Decatur, where visitation will be held on Thursday, January 2, 2025 from 5 pm to 7 pm. Funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10 am, with Pastor Derek Bradshaw officiating. Burial will follow at Boiling Springs Cemetery, Decatur.
Memorials may be made to Salem Baptist Church, 2650 Taylorville Rd, Decatur, IL 62521.