Evelyn and Delbert launched Delyn Enterprises, Inc., in 1976 to purchase, renovate, rent and sell houses. Approximately 600 houses passed through the company which was a delight for them as they enjoyed all aspects of this business and especially the relationships developed.
Evelyn joined Lodging Enterprises, Inc., in 1990 and was CFO for 23 years. She saw this company grow, challenging her to grow herself. Evelyn loved to reflect back on all those experiences.
She was preceded in death by: her loving husband of 48 years, Delbert Speck; her parents, Charles and Clara Lipke; one son, Delbert Speck, Jr.; along with a brother, Charles Lipke.
She is survived by: her five children, Ronald (Sherry) Speck, Sheila Speck, John Speck, Daniel Speck, and Gina Smith; her sister, Patricia Hein; her six grandchildren, Christina, Brandon, Weston, Jamie, Dakotah, and Savannah; her 18 great-grandchildren; her sister-in-law, Jane Lipke; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM ~ 6:00 PM on Thursday, December 4, 2025; Funeral Service will be 10:30 AM on Friday, December 5, 2025, both at Resthaven Mortuary, 11800 West Highway 54, Wichita, Kansas 67209. Interment will follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, Garden of Christus, Wichita.
If you wish to send a gift in Evelyn's honor, it could be designated to: St. Jude Children's Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105 or Great Plains Church, 2901 West Taft Street, Wichita, Kansas 67213.
