Jacqueline Estrellita Darlene Specht

Jacqueline Specht, 83, of Derby, Kansas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 14, 2025 in Wichita. Born May 31, 1942 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of Orlin Alfred and Esther Marie (Sorce) Alstad.

Jacqueline worked as a manager in several stores, specializing in Fine Jewelry Sales - Gordons, Zales, Reeds, Beldens, and Kays Jewelry. She loved helping people and she was an encourager. Her first priority was always her family, especially her grandkids. She made tied blankets, she loved to shop and loved selling things. She was well-loved by many people, including her employees.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Specht, her parents, Orlin A. and Esther Alstad, and two brothers Dale Alstad and Orlin E. Alstad.

She is survived by her children Deborah (Eldon) Ventle, Anthony (Sherlyn) Specht II, Cheryl (Timothy) Voss, her grandchildren Aaron (Erika) Voss, Nichol (Mitch) West, Crystal Ventle, Jonathon Ventle, Jordan Voss, Tiffany Voss, Mark Specht, Matthew Specht, Nicholas Ventle, Wyatt Ventle, Cameron Mitzel, Brynleigh Ventle, and a host of many family members and many friends.

Visitation 4-8pm Friday, July 18, at Smith Mortuary in Derby. Funeral Services 10:30am Saturday, July 19, at Faith Lutheran Church in Derby, followed by interment in Hillcrest Cemetery.

A memorial is established with Beauties and Beasts.