In Sympathy: Donald Keck

Posted: November 4 2025 at 02:52 PM

Rev. Donald C Keck, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025. During his ministry, he served Pecatonica: German Valley; Palatine Associate; Elmhurst Associate; Yorkville: Millbrook; Palatine: First, Associate; Waukegan: Faith; New Hope: Rockford: Aldersgate; Glen Ellyn: First; Northbrook: North Northfield; and Elgin: Faith.

Rev. Keck was 90 years old.

A memorial service will be held on Nov. 15 at 11 a.m. at Grace Avenue United Methodist Church, 3521 Main St., Frisco, TX 75034, and will be livestreamed here.

Messages of condolences may be sent to his family:

Rev. Andrew Keck
Matthew Keck

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