of Lakeview, AR

June 30, 1937 - February 20, 2024

Mrs. Rosemary Szpicki, 86, of Lakeview, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024 in Mountain Home. She was born on June 30, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois to Arthur and Mary (Brice) Etchingham. She was married to James Szpicki for 56 years (once on November 25, 1967 and again on November 25, 2005, in the church). She was a member of St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, a manager of McDonald's in Glenview, Illinois for 22 years and volunteered as an usher at the church. She enjoyed playing bingo and the casinos, crafting, gardening and bird watching.

She is survived by her husband; 2 sons, Mark Lanier (Kim) and Michael Lanier (Betty); 3 daughters, Patricia Wilson, Maureen Hedlund (Ron) and Kathleen Hedlund; 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Grace Ippolito; brother, Tom Etchingham and grandson, Matthew Wilson.

A visitation will be held between 5-8:00pm on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at Roller Funeral Home. A memorial mass will be held at 11:00am on Friday, March 1, 2024 at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church. The family would like to thank the staff of Hospice of the Ozarks for all their kindness and care during the challenging times and as that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Hospice of the Ozarks.

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