Madeline M. Dreiling (Recke), 61, of Villa Ridge, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019 at her home.

On April 9, 1958 she was born to the union of Charles Recke and Helen (Whitehead) in St. Louis.

In 1976, Madeline graduated from Lutheran South in St. Louis.

Madeline was united in marriage to Roy Dreiling on April 20, 1979 in St. Louis.

She was a former member of Ascension Lutheran Church in St. Louis.

She loved listening to music and traveling. Madeline also loved all animals, but most of all she loved her family.

Madeline is preceded in death by one son, Cory Dreiling.

She is survived by her husband, Roy Dreiling of Villa Ridge; two sons, Grant Dreiling of Pacific and Ryan Dreiling and wife Kate of Wentzville; her parents, Charles and Helen Recke of Wildwood; two brothers, Michael Recke of St. Louis and Mark Recke and wife Tracy of Wildwood; four grandchildren, Ryan, Grayson, Jaxson and Caden; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends.

In lieu of flowers donations are preferred to the American Cancer Society or Autism Speaks.