Frances Doreen (Navin) Rector

Frances Doreen Rector, 97, of Burlington, formerly of Mediapolis, died at 10:57 PM Saturday, August 13, 2022 at the Great River Klein Center in West Burlington.

Born December 23, 1924, in Melrose, IA she was the daughter of Tom and Annie Grogan Navin. On August 5, 1946, she married Ivan L Rector in Des Moines Iowa. He died on November 9, 2019.

Doreen worked in different offices. The longest at A.S.C.S. office in Fairfield, IA.

She was a member of Divine Mercy Parish SS Mary and Patrick Catholic Church in West Burlington. She enjoyed her family, music, playing cards, and crocheting.

Survivors include three sons, Dan (Cindy) Rector of Ankeny, IA Dean (Pat) Rector of Marion, IA, and Joe (Kim) Rector of West Burlington, IA; one daughter, Nancy (Jim) Davenport of Storm Lake, IA; nine grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.

Besides her husband, she is preceded in death by three sisters, and one brother.

Visitation will begin with a Rosary Service from 9:30 AM until 10:00 AM and the family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at Divine Mercy Parish SS Mary and Patrick Catholic Church in West Burlington.

The Funeral Mass of the Resurrection for Mrs. Rector will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at Divine Mercy Parish SS Mary and Patrick Catholic Church with Very Rev. Fr. Marty Goetz as the celebrant. A Time of food and fellowship will be held in the SS Mary and Patrick Cafeteria following the service. Burial will be in Kossuth Cemetery following the luncheon.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the Saint Vincent de Paul Food Pantry.

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