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Funeral services will take place on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at 1:00 PM (Mountain).

Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Philip, South Dakota

Masonic Cemetery
Philip, South Dakota
A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Philip with a prayer service at 7 p.m.



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In memory of

Kay Reckling

of Philip, South Dakota, died on Friday, July 10, 2015 at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip at the age of 62

Kathleen Marie “Kay” Weber was born June 29, 1953, in Echo, Minnesota, one of nine children born to Gregor and Dorothy (Erickson) Weber. She grew up in Echo, Minnesota and began her schooling in Echo. In the third grade, she moved with her family to Philip, where her dad worked at the bank. She continued her education in Philip, graduating from Philip High School in 1971. After graduation, she attended South Dakota State University for a short time before moving back to Philip, where she worked at the Dakota Bar and later Philip Motor for a number of years.

On June 19, 1979, her daughter Sanna, the pride and joy of her life, was born in Sioux Falls. Kay was united in marriage to Randy Reckling on May 31, 1985 in Philip. They made their home in Philip where she worked at Kemnitz Law Office and with Randy at Reckling’s Furniture. Kay later moved to Rapid City where she worked at a law firm and then at Rapid City Regional Hospital. In 2006, Kay moved to Scottsdale, Arizona, where she worked as a receptionist and later in accounts payable, for an electronics company. In August 2009, Kay moved back to Philip, where she worked at Ingram Hardware and Philip Health Services. In 2011, she took a position at the Kadoka High School and moved to Kadoka where she has since resided.

Family was of the utmost importance to Kay. She enjoyed bowling, golfing, bingo, walking, taking trips, and spending time with grandchildren.

Grateful for having shared her life are her daughter Sanna Rock and her husband Brandon of Long Valley; three grandchildren Dawson, Madalyn and Landry Rock; her mother Dorothy Weber of Philip; four brothers Tim Weber and his wife Betty of Douglas, Wyoming, Craig Weber of Philip, Jack Weber of Gillette, Wyoming, and Jeff Weber and his wife Randi of Gillette; three sisters Julie Seager and her husband Pat of Philip, Suzan Berry of Philip, and Anita Weber of Scottsdale, Arizona; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Kay was preceded in death by an infant son James Duane Weber; her father Gregor A. “Greg” Weber on December 8, 2014; a sister Peggy Jo Weber Stone on February 19, 2015; and a nephew Joseph Parisi.

Visitation was held 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Philip, with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Philip, with Father Kevin Achbach as celebrant.

Interment will be at the Masonic Cemetery in Philip.


MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Wednesday, July 15, 2015 - 1:00 p.m.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Philip, South Dakota

CELEBRANT
Father Kevin Achbach

MUSIC
Maureen Palecek - Cantor
Marianne Frein - Pianist
“Precious Lord, Take My Hand”
Shepherd Me O God”
“How Great Thou Art”
Pam Rorvik-Albers - Vocalist
“On Eagle’s Wings”
“Amazing Grace”

LECTOR
Julie Seager

USHERS
Chad Eisenbraun - Dylan Moro

PALLBEARERS
Tim Weber - Craig Weber
Jack Weber - Jeff Weber
Pat Seager - Guy Stone

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews,
And Philip High School Class of 1971

INTERMENT
Masonic Cemetery
Philip, South Dakota

Visitation: 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Philip.

Prayer Service: 7:00 p.m.on Tuesday, July 14, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Philip.

Mass of Christian Burial: 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Philip.

Interment: Masonic Cemetery in Philip.

  • It is so bittersweet that Kay is gone. I will miss my friend and her upbeat positive attitude but know she is free of pain and cancer and that makes me smile. I am blessed to have had her in my world even if for such a short time. Lots of prayers and hugs to you all Sanna and family. ~ Pam Bonenberger Kadoka (7/10/2015)
  • There are few words of comfort left when one so dear and full of life passes. And she's been the 3rd in 7 short months. May you feel the Holy Spirit's comfort deeply.
    Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers are with you all, especially, you dear Sanna and your family, the delight of her heart.
    May you all know His love and great peace as you walk through these very tough days of heartache.
    ~ Rocky and Rebecca Philip, SD (7/10/2015)
  • Thoughts and prayers extended your ways. I have known Kay for a lot of years through softball and other activities, and had lots of times with her at the Kadoka School. Know that she is free of pain and cancer and in a much better place. God bless. ~ Jean Holzkamp Kadoka (7/10/2015)
  • Kay was one of the sweetest ladies I have ever had the pleasure to know as a friend and work with she will be deeply missed. ~ Brad and Sandy Moyer 112 Glenshire Court Rapid City (7/10/2015)
  • This is so hard and there really are no words to help with the loss you feel right now. Please know we are here and Kay touched so many lives with her grace, smile and love. So glad we got to enjoy her spirit here in Philip. May God's loving arms wrap around you and help in this process of grief and that knowing she is no longer suffering bring you peace. ~ Julie & Gary Nixon Philip, SD (7/10/2015)
  • So sorry for the loss of Kay. She was such a nice lady and the kindness she showed my girls is appreciated. ~ Suzanne Hoon Kadoka SD (7/10/2015)
  • My love and prayers to Kay's family. Losing a mom and grandma is so difficult. Keep the love she had for you and memories close to your heart and know she is with angels. ~ Joan Kirchhevel Rapid City, SD (7/10/2015)
  • We are so sorry for this great loss of such a wonderful person! Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Much love and many hugs, Mike & Shar ~ Mike and Shar Moses Philip (7/10/2015)
  • Kay fought her battle against cancer with uncommon grace. We were so glad she was able to take the trip to Graceland last year with Tim and Betty. Feel blessed to have been her friend----thoughts and prayers to all the family. ~ Justin and Joyce Wheeler 24208 Fairview Rd, Philip, SD (7/10/2015)
  • Thinking of all the family at this difficult time. Kay will be missed by all she touched. ~ Linda Stilwell Kadoka (7/10/2015)
  • I didn't know Kay that well or for that long, but "Grandma" was a title she was very proud of. May you all find comfort in knowing that when death took Kay's body that God took her soul. You are in our prayers. ~ Ginny DeJager Rapid City (7/10/2015)
  • Sanna and Family
    Thinking of you in your time of grief and sorrow. I have enjoyed the times I got to see your mom and visit with her and although I didn't know her well, she always greeted me with a smile and a hug. I'm sure that's how she greeted you as well! She was a woman of amazing grace and courage and even in her last days was teaching us how to live!
    My heart aches for you. May you feel the love of your friends all around you. God will carry you thru this time and hold you up when you can't seem to take another step. Remember I am only a phone call away. Love and hugs to you
    David, Michelle, Kelcey, Katie & Lukas Butler
    ~ Michelle Butler Philip SD (7/10/2015)
  • Words can not express how wonderful of a person Kay was inside and out. We love when she would come over to have dinner with our family. We will have all of those great memories of her. Kay, we are going to miss you until we meet again. Love you so much! ~ Tim, Carrie, and Tejai Sanftner Kadoka (7/10/2015)
  • Words can not express how wonderful a person Kay was inside and out. We loved having her over to have dinner with our family. We will have all of those great memories of her. Kay, we will miss you until we meet again. We love you so much! ~ Tim, Carrie, and Tejai Sanftner Kadoka (7/10/2015)
  • Sanna so sorry for your loss , you are in my prayers
    Love Marsha
    ~ Marsha Eisenbraun Po box 510 Wall S D 57790 (7/10/2015)
  • My prayers and thoughts are with you all in this time of sorrow...Kay was always so upbeat and positive about everything and that is a wonderful legacy to leave her family..cherish the memories always and keep God close ~ Barb Reckling Wall (7/10/2015)
  • I worked with Kay at RCRH and I sure enjoyed working with her & knowing her. I know how important her family was to her and my sincere condolences go out to you all. Phyllis Schultz ~ Phyllis Schultz Hill City, SD (7/10/2015)
  • Kays "fight like a girl" spirit inspired all us who have dealt with cancer. She was so helpful to me when Heather was diagnosed and we quickly shared a mutual deep respect for one another and the trials of the journey. Soul mate, kindred spirit, and blessed friend are just a few words to express her meaning in my life. I will truly miss her and know full well she is in a better place as she now has a permanent place in my heart. God bless her and especially her entire family in the days ahead. ~ A true warrior she was and IS! ~ Judy Goldhammer Wall (7/10/2015)
  • Sanna and family,
    Words can not express the true lady she was. Always concerned for others before herself. We are truly saddened and will miss her deeply.
    ~ Scott and Beth Kennedy Philip, SD (7/10/2015)
  • Sanna and family,
    Words can not express the true lady she was, always concerned of others before herself. Our deepest condolences and will miss her so much in our community.
    ~ Scott and Beth Kennedy philip, SD (7/10/2015)
  • Sanna and family,
    My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Kay was a good friend and loved her family. Hugs.
    ~ Bonnie Fitzgerald Memphis,tN (7/10/2015)
  • Sanna and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Kay was such a wonderful person and will be missed. She is very proud of you all. ~ Ruby Sanfter Kadoka (7/10/2015)
  • Sanna, there are no words to express my sympathy for your loss. Kay was a good friend. You have my deepest admiration for all the support that you and Brandon were for her during the last 2 years. She fought the fight and is now resting in peace. My thoughts and prayers are now for her family. ~ Eileen Stolley Kadoka (7/10/2015)
  • Sanna and family,
    We are truly grateful to have had the privilege of being a friend of Kay's and yours. We had some good times when we worked together and when you babysat for Brynn. Brynn really liked being able to go to the office to see your mom when she was little. I am so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine. We will miss her a lot but, know she is at peace and with God. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
    ~ Rhonda and Rick Coyle and Brynn Crotteau Philip and Spearfish (7/10/2015)
  • I'm so sorry for your loss. I've known Kay for a long time and played softball with her a long time ago. She will be missed a lot not only by all of you but by everyone that knew her. Always remember she will carry you with her now forever as you will carry her with you forever. Remember all the fun times! ~ Jo Ann Hanson Spearfish, SD (7/10/2015)
  • Even though I had not seem Kay for several years, she was always in my trail of memories that I cherish. I always feel that if you left a part of you in just one person's heart on this earth, your job was well done here on earth as that means you touched somebody; Sanna, she defnitely touched many people's hearts, so she will live on with many, and that sweet touch may just be what gets "one" person through their own journey in life. God bless all of you as you try to move on without her here on earth, but yet knowing she will never truly be gone, just not seen. I love you Sanna. Even though I have not seen you or touched base with you in the last year, there will always be a part of you and your mom with me and, that my friend, is love.

    Roxy
    ~ Roxy and Ray Formanek Hermosa SD (7/10/2015)
  • Kay was a wonderful friend. We were class mates from the third grade on till graduation. She will greatly be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time Sanna
    ~ Evelyn Rowcliffe Heide Philip,SD (7/10/2015)
  • Thoughts and Prayers to Kay's family and friends. I always enjoyed our visits and she always had a smile on her face and such a positive attitude. She will be greatly missed by so many. ~ Kathleen Carlson Kadoka (7/10/2015)
  • Prayers and condolences to Sanna and Kay's entire family. She was a kind and friendly face at Kadoka High School, and I enjoyed visiting with her. Carrie Weller ~ Carrie Weller Gettysburg SD (7/10/2015)
  • Dear Sanna and your family, our hearts ache at the passing of Kaye. She was a very special lady and loved all so much. Praying that you will feel the arms of our Great Comforter and cherish all the memories. ~ Kenny & Lyndy Ireland Philip, SD (7/10/2015)
  • How very sad! I am so sorry! ~ Barb Hardman (7/10/2015)