Gloria M. Rieck nee Fransen age 88, of Crest Hill, IL passed away on Friday August 28, 2020. Beloved wife of 50 years to Earl H. Rieck. Cherished Mother to William (Mary) Myers, and the late Aleta Daniels. Step-Mother to Michael (Kristi) Rieck, Thomas (Karen) Rieck, Douglas (Joann) Rieck, and Roxanne (John) Lewey. Dear Grandma to Teresea (David) Bargewell and Jenna Myers. Great-Grandma to Aaron Bargewell.
Gloria worked as a bookkeeper for many years at Woolworths, and then as an Administrative Manager for the (former) Plumbers Local 507.
Gloria had many gifts. One in particular was being incredibly artistic, which was shown through her many sewing projects which she often donated, sketching, and painting ceramics. She also loved to garden, tenderly caring to her many flowers and vegetables. Another one of Gloria’s gifts was her love. The love she had for her family, and the love of her animals. She will always be remembered for her smiles and laughter.
Visitation Services will be held at Chapel Hill Gardens West Funeral Home Friday September 4, 2020, with a private funeral service to follow. For more service information please contact the funeral home.