Dorothy Beck

Dorothy M. Beck was born on June 18, 1928. She passed from this life on October 10,2026.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 am, Friday, October 16, 2026 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Long Grove. The family will greet friends from 9:30 until the time of Mass at Church. Burial will be in St. Ann’s Cemetery. Halligan-McCabe-DeVries is assisting the family with arrangements.

Dorothy was the daughter of the late Casper and Elizabeth Huber. She was the youngest of seven children.

Dorothy was married to the late James Beck in 1970. They were long time Eldridge, IA. residents. She started working at the U.S. Post Office while in high school. That employment resulted in a 42 year career at the U.S. Post Office. She served as a Post Master for 24 of those years. She was very proud of her service to the Post Office.

Jim and Dorothy traveled extensively and had been to every continent except Antarctica. They both enjoyed golf,skiing and classical music. They were members of the Plus Sixty travel group and St.Ann’s Catholic Church in Long Grove. She enjoyed singing in the choir. Dorothy was an avid reader and followed national politics with great interest.

Dorothy and Jim took pride in their home and gardens. Additionally, she was a loyal Chicago Bears fan and was very proud of her nieces and nephews and their families. Dorothy made a point of staying in contact with family members as she celebrated their lives and achievements.

Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband Jim Beck and her six brothers and sisters. She is survived by nieces and nephews as well as many great nephews, nieces and friends.

Memorials to St. Ann’s Catholic Church,Long Grove,IA. Doctors Without Borders and the Eldridge Public Library are appreciated.

Special thanks to Darlene Finnnegan, her longtime neighbor and friend. Darlene provided Dorothy years of ongoing encouragement and kindness.