Donna Specht Obituary
We announce the death of Donna Specht (Cherokee, Iowa), who passed away on July 13, 2026, at the age of 89. Donna will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donna Specht to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, George Frye and Marguerite Frye; her husband James "Jim" Specht (Cherokee) of Speelmon's Skating Rink; her brothers, Jim, Bob, Paul and Ted; her niece Jacqueline; and her nephews, Teddy David and David.
She is survived by: her children, Tammy Baker of Meriden, Theresa Specht (Terri) of Colorado Springs, John Specht of Cherokee, Linda Specht of Cherokee and Nancie Heithus (Brian) of Milford; and her grandchildren, John Green, Amber Riordan, Christle Baker, Jesse Specht, Sunshine Gruber, Dakota Brown, Michael Specht, Joshua Specht, Benjamin Specht, Brandon Heithus, Heather Harmon and Savannah Heithus. She is also survived by 20 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.
