Rosemary H. Locke

LOCKE, ROSEMARY H.

Rosemary Locke, age 90, Town of Menasha, passed away peacefully at her son's home on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, with her family at her side. Rosemary was born on June 1, 1919, in Pound, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Albert and Ida (Jarvey) Zak. On March 30, 1940, she married William Locke in Dubuque, Iowa. Rosemary was employed at Zwicker Knitting Mills and retired from Mid-America Tag & Label. She loved flowers, camping at Geano Beach and most importantly being with family and friends. Rosemary is survived by her children: Carol (Ed) Ramm, Denise (Larry) Vanderlois and Jeff (Patty) Locke; son-in-law: David Meyer; 14 grandchildren: Debbie Jansen; Mike Latimer; David Meyer, Jr., Lisa Meyer, Jason, Joe, Curtis and Tom Meyer; Jerry, Russell and Nick Vanderlois; Bill, Jennifer and Kevin Locke; 24 great grandchildren; sisters and brother: Pat (Jim) Murphy, Jean Weber and Lindy Zak. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Rosemary was preceded in death by her husband Bill, son Bill, daughter Linda Meyer, sisters: Vi Mayer, Arlene (Joseph) Sonnleitner, Helen Jane (Glen) Allen; Ellen (Howard) Anderson; brothers: Albert Jr. (Betty) Zak, Chet (Marion) Zak and Randy (Mary) Zak; sister-in-law: Betty Zak and brother-in-law: Glen Weber. The funeral service for Rosemary will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME TRI-COUNTY CHAPEL with Father Robert Karuhn officiating. Burial will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery. The visitation will be on Tuesday at the funeral home from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. The family would like to thank the staff of St. Paul Hospice, Kaukauna, for their excellent care and concern given to our mom. Also, special thanks to Father Bob Karuhn and Sister Dorothy for their compassion and prayers.

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3212 S. Oneida St.
Menasha 831-9905
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