Gwendolyn D. "Gwen" Cottier, of Nekoosa, WI passed into Glory on Saturday, November 7th at the Palliative Care Center in Marshfield, WI.
Gwen was born July 12, 1922 in Colome, SD to James and Bertha Lycan. She lost her first husband Melvin Speichinger in 1976. Gwen is survived by her husband Louis Cottier to whom she has been married for 27 years.
She is survived by her daughter Sandra (Ed) Anderson of Council Bluffs, IA., and their two daughters, Sheryl (Tom) McCullough and Susan (Mike) Wiley.
She is also survived by her son, Dr. James Speichinger and his wife, Dr. Susan Haack, who are residents of Friendship, WI. They have three sons, Eric (Suzanne), Steven (Alison), and Gregg (Anna).
Gwen has two stepsons, Randy (Sue) and Kevin (Jean) Cottier of Pembroke Pines, FL and Savannah, GA respectively.
Gwen was blessed to know all 17 of her great-grandchildren. She was further blessed by her loving dog, Sport.
Gwen remained active in her bridge groups right up to the end. Her infectious smile and loving heart will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Friends may call on Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 at Roseberrys Funeral Home in Friendship from 4 to 7 p.m. Cremation will follow the visitation with interment at the Memorial Park Cemetery, Sioux City, Iowa at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to First Christian Church, 2101 Jackson St, Sioux City, Iowa 51104.
When I think of Gwen, I think of a lady with a magical smile and total love of family. She loved her children, grandchildren great-grandchildren and her dear Louie. I am so happy we got to have such a nice visit at the
lake house in September. She will be remembered with great fondness and affection. I know the Lord welcomed her with open arms .
Our thoughts and prayers go out to family and friends and all who were blessed to know Gwen. You will be missed Gwen.
Jim, Susan and Family..Our thoughts are with all of you for the loss of your mother, grandmother and great grandmother. We were so glad we got to spend time with both her and Louie a couple of months ago. She was a very special lady and we will miss her dearly. Our sincere sympathy to all of you.
Louie…So very sorry to hear about your beloved Gwen. We are so very fortunate that we spent time with both of you a couple of months ago. We are very saddened and want you to know you are always in our thoughts.
Dr Speichinger, my most sincere and deepest sympathy on the passing of your Mother. All who were touched by her life are in my prayers for comfort & peace.
Louie and Family our Deepest sympathy go out to you.Gwen was a very special lady.Our loving prays to you all.
Deepest sympathy, Dos and Susan
Doc Speichinger and family: We send our deepest sympathy. Ron enjoyed fixing things for her at her home. She was a very special lady.