Doris Weik Reck

November 7, 1927 - April 12, 2015

Doris Weik Reck, 87, of Rockford passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2015. Doris was born Nov. 7, 1927 in Rochelle, IL, the daughter of Robert and Lillian Weik. She married Wayne S. Reck (pre-deceased). Her greatest life pleasures were raising her children and spending time with her grandchildren. Doris worked for Hollywood Dining office and the University Of Illinois School Of Medicine. She supported the establishment of the Rockford All Girls Sports league in the 1970s, and was an active volunteer with both Rockford’s First Night and the YWCA Leader Luncheon. Doris loved the ocean, walks along the river, traveling adventures and dining out. Survivors include her brother and sister, Robert Weik, Jr., and JoAn (Marian) Wheat; daughter, Patricia Reck Powell of Highlands Ranch, Colorado; her son, Randy Reck, of Rockford; grandchildren, Ericka Reck, Kyle Reck and Connor Reck; great-grandchildren, Brantley and Beckett Joesten; and several nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her brother, Richard Weik. The family would like to thank Presence Cor Mariae’s staff for their loving support and care. Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, April 23rd at 2:00 pm at Cor Mariae Chapel, 3330 Maria Linden Drive. In lieu of flowers, remembrance donations are requested to the Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org. Grace Funeral & Cremation Services is assisting the family. Visit www.graceFH.com.