Cecilia Marie Spicher was born February 17, 1949 to Marcus Eugene and Mary Antonette Fueser Crannell at Beloit, Kansas. Her Heavenly release from a lengthy illness came early Wednesday morning, August 22, 2012 at the Mitchell County Hospital Resident Care Center in Beloit, Kansas at the age of 63 years.
"Cil" as she was lovingly known by all, spent her childhood in Beloit and Seattle, Washington. In 1964 she was married to Gary Nelson and to this union three children Lisa, Marianne, and Jeremy were born. Along with being a loving and caring Mother, Cecilia worked for several years as a supervisor at the Beloit Youth Center. After her marriage to Gary was dissolved, she met Michael Allen Spicher and was married to him on March 4, 2004 and became the loving stepmother to Corey, Levi, and Savanna.
For many years, Cecilia worked as a cashier and manager at the Pump Mart. There, she always greeted her loyal customers who soon became her friends with a friendly smile.
Besides her family, "Cil" was very passionate about her faith and pets. She was baptized into Christ in May, 2007 and was a member of the Beloit Church of Christ. Cecilia loved sharing about her faith with others and was an inspiration to all. She also deeply loved pets and was always concerned about their welfare.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Left to mourn her passing and celebrate her life are her husband Mike Spicher of the home; children Lisa Zimmer, Canton, Kansas, Marianne Lyon (Keith), McPherson, KS, Jeremy Nelson, Beloit; stepchildren Corey Spicher, Concordia, Levi Spicher, Beloit, Savanna Valdepena, Belleville, KS; brothers Mark Crannell (Orleana), Eatonville, WA, Daniel Crannell, Elmira, NY, Eugene Crannell, Beloit; sisters Rita Saltkill, Salina, Sue Nelson (Steve), Beloit, Helen Godelesen, Eatonville, WA; 15 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and many relatives and friends.
Cecilia chose cremation, and a Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday, August 25, 2012 at the Beloit Church of Christ with Evangelist Doug Twaddell officiating. Burial of her ashes will be done by her family. Memorials may be given to the Beloit Church of Christ, Post Rock Humane Society or the Solomon Valley Hospice. McDonald Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.