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Josephine Lock Obituary
Josephine Sophie Lock
RACINE - Josephine Sophie Lock, age 91, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023 at Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital. She was born in Sheboygan, WI, September 29, 1931, daughter of the late Walter and Mary Zawatzke.
Josephine was employed by Western Publishing for several years until her retirement. She was a long-time member of St. Lucy Catholic Church. Josephine was very artistic, enjoyed various crafts and painting pictures. She volunteered as a grandma teacher at Goodland School, helping kids with their reading skills.
Josephine was loved dearly and will be sadly missed by her children: Gregory (Carrie) Lock, Donald Lock and Debra Lock; grandchildren: Gaya Glassen (Andy), Brianna (Keith) Johnson, Marisa Lock, Krista Johnson, Isabella Lock (Anthony); nine great grandchildren; other relatives and dear friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.
A Memorial Service celebrating Josephine's life will be held at the funeral home 11:00 AM, Thursday, March 9, 2023. Relatives and friends are welcome to meet with the family for visitation, Thursday, 10:00 AM until time of service at the funeral home. Private entombment will take place at West Lawn Memorial Park.
A very special thank you to the staff at Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital for their loving and compassionate care.
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Jill Lonergan
March 18, 2023
I worked with Josie at Western Publishing for many years. She was a good friend & she will be missed. I´m sorry that I could not be at her memorial service.
God Bless you Josie & rest in peace. My condolences to your family.
Vicky Bushman
March 12, 2023
So sorry I didn't see this until it was to late. She was special.
Eileen Scruggs
March 8, 2023
I worked with Josephine Lock at Western Publishing. We shared many good times, Those were the Good Old Days. She had a good life!
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