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Doris Lock Obituary

DORIS E. LOCK Portage, Indiana Doris E. Lock, age 81, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2007. She was born on May 1, 1925 in DeQuoin, IL, the daughter of Percy H. and Augusta C. (Rick) Pittman. Doris was a graduate of Froebel High School in Gary. She married Philip J. Lock, Sr. on June 22, 1946 in Gary. Doris was employed for more than 23 years as a secretary in Portage Township Schools until her retirement in 1990. Doris was a member of Evangelical Covenant Church, the Indiana Association of Educational Secretaries, and the Friendly Folk in Gary. Doris loved books, music, and knitting for her friends and family. Doris is survived by her loving family: daughters, Deborah (Zachary) Stalberg, Bala Cynwyd, PA, Patricia (Mark) Simaga, Valparaiso, IN; and sons, Philip J. (Patricia) Lock, Jr., Las Vegas, NV, and Richard (Jami) Lock, Bloomington, IN; and her grandchildren, Griffin and Sloane Lock, Sarah and Samuel Lock, Zane, Erin, and Ilisa Stalberg, Jessica and Jennifer Grubbs; sisters, Mary Evelyne Bell and Ruth E. Pittman, Rogue River, OR; and brother, William Pittman, Anaheim, CA; and other loving family and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Philip Lock, brothers, Ted, Robert, and Donald Pittman, and sisters, Shirley Elliott and Sandra Pittman. Private family services were held and cremation followed at Calvary Cemetery. Memorials in Doris' memory may be made to Porter County V.N.A. Horton Hospice. Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel was in charge of the arrangements. For further information, please call Rees Funeral Home at 219-762-3013 or www.rees.funeralhomes.com

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Published by Post-Tribune from Jan. 20 to Jan. 21, 2007.

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Deb & Tony (Steph & AJ) Waldenmaier

February 19, 2007

Thank you for sharing your mom with us. It takes a special lady to welcome ice cream spills and water splashes. She will be remembered in a very special way. Our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss.

Dean Shatz

January 25, 2007

I shall always remember the wonderful times working with Doris while with the Portage Schools. I am deeply saddened to learn of her passing. Rest in eternal peace, Doris.

Betty Baker Grimm

January 25, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of Doris' death. We went to school together and recently renewed our friendship. I sent Xmas wishes to her in Oregon but didn't get an answer. She was a good friend.

With her daughters and a granddaughter in 2005

January 22, 2007

With two of her grandsons in 1998

January 22, 2007

On vacation in Seattle in 1979

January 22, 2007

Phil and Doris are married

January 22, 2007

Her engagement portrait

January 22, 2007

Doris (second from left) with her sisters

January 22, 2007

Doris (left, front row) with her parents, brothers and sisters

January 22, 2007

Marge Finnegan

January 21, 2007

To Doris's Family,
I worked with your Mom for several years at Portage Hight School. She was a fun person to work with. We also shared the "love of diamonds and kept John A. looking. Your Mom made the wedding cake for our daughter's wedding and it was beautiful. I am sorry to hear of her passing.

Kathleen Newman

January 20, 2007

To the family of Doris Lock,
How sad I was to hear of your mothers passing.
Your mom taught me cake decorating and joined our cake club with some other amazing women.
We all had a great time together and shared so much.
It is because of her generousity that I have succeeded today in my profession. Doris was loved by many and she will truly be missed.

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