Hazel L. Speltz, 89, died April 19, 2020 in Leonardville, Kansas. She was born on September 20, 1930, in Clay Center, the daughter of James and Daisy (Bidwell) Benjamin. Hazel moved to Missouri in her teen years and graduated high school from Cabool, Mo. She married Daniel Speltz on February 25, 1950 in Iowa where the couple made their home until moving back to Clay Center in 1967. Hazel worked as a dietary aide at CCMC. Daniel preceded her in death on February 23, 2006. She is also preceded in death by parents; grandson, Kelly Speltz; brother, William Ingerly and sister, Goldie Blevins.
Survivors:
Son: Nicholas and wife, Renee Speltz, Gilbert, AZ
Son: Daniel J. and wife, Sheila Speltz, Clay Center, KS
Son: Robert and wife, Beth Speltz, Clay Center, KS
Son: David Speltz, Oakland, IA
Daughter: Teresa (Speltz) Rickabaugh, Clay Center, KS
13 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild
Sister: Wilma Morrow, Mansfield, OH
Sister: Inez Sessum, Ogden, KS
Sister: Phyllis Wood, Waterloo, IA
Brother: Edwin Benjamin, Galion, OH
There will be no services at this time.
Memorials: Hazel Speltz Memorial Fund c/o funeral home