Karen Reck

Karen Faye Reck, 74, of Cedar Rapids passed away suddenly with her loving family surrounding her Friday, October 14, 2016. A visitation will be held Tuesday, October 18 from 5-7 p.m. at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel Stateroom in Cedar Rapids. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 19 at 3 p.m. at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories in Cedar Rapids.

Karen was born February 11, 1942 to Richard and Martha (Thoresen) Kruger in Waukon. She married Jerold D. Reck May 31, 1980 in Marion. Karen worked as a Para teacher for College Community School for many years and she was the owner of Silk Florals by Karen.  In her spare time when she wasn’t with her children, foster children and grandchildren, she spent her time doing different crafts.

Karen is survived by her loving spouse of 36 years, Jerold; her children: Scott Tjaden, Todd (Riojean) Tjaden, Lori Tracy, Wallace Reck, Kerry Reck, Lisaca Shuttleworth and Tina Hutchison; multiple foster children; 12 grandchildren; multiple great-grandchildren; her siblings, David Kruger, Rick (Sandy) Kruger and Cindy Clause; and her former spouse, Calvin Tjaden. She was preceded in death by her parents.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Online condolences may be left at www.cedarmemorial.com under “Obituaries”.