Duane Lockwood

Duane Lockwood obituary, Battle Creek, MI

Duane Lockwood

Duane Lockwood Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service on Nov. 18, 2025.

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Duane Merlin Lockwood, 87, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at Bickford of Battle Creek, with his loyal dog Dolly, laying by his side. He was born on January 9, 1938, the son of Earl Lockwood and Laura (Lentz) Lockwood, in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Duane is survived by his Four Children, Lynn (Jim) Lockwood, Michael (Pam) Lockwood, Liane (Robert) McGuire, Kim (Danny) Siefke; Grandchildren, Christopher (Lori) Young, Carlee (Dustin) Dowding, Corey Lockwood, Shelby McGuire; Brother, Darrell (Joann) Lockwood. He was preceded in death by his Wife, Ruth Ann Lockwood, Father, Earl Lockwood, Mother, Laura Lockwood, Daughter, Lisa Lee Lockwood, Sister, Beverley Wierenga, Brother, Donald E. Lockwood.
Duane was heavy into cars, motorcycles, guns, a big fan of Nascar. He loved collecting race cars. He was a member of the PNA Club, and a Lifetime member of the NRA.
A services will take place in the Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens, 1490 E Michigan Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49014 at 2:00 PM, on Thursday, September 18, 2025. With Pastor Randy Sebright of Christ Bible Church officiating.
Memorials may be made to: Christ Bible Church, 195 Lowell Street, Battle Creek, MI 49014.
Arrangements by the Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service. 269-788-9800 www.baxterfuneral.com

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