Mara Lee Speich
December 25, 1939 - October 17, 2025
MONROE - Mara Lee Speich, age 85, of Monroe, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Monroe Clinic Hospital. She was born on December 25, 1939, in Albany, the daughter of Viola (Spinhirne) Kildow and Jay Kildow
Mara graduated from Albany High School in 1957. She was united in marriage to Rodney A. Speich in 1985. Over the years, she worked as a bartender, housecleaner, and helped to manage Turner Hall in Monroe.
Mara is survived by her daughter, Kelly Gildner; sister, Peggy Maveus; aunt, Marge Parmer; nieces, Barb Combs and Marie Halverson; grandson, Ben; granddaughters, Justine and Hannah. She was preceded in death by her mother, Viola; father, Jay Kildow; husband, Rodney; son, David Bergum; and daughter, Debbie Bergum.
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.