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Mary Lockridge
MARY ROSE LOCKRIDGE
Amana
Mary Rose Lockridge was born June 10, 1935, in Sigourney, Iowa, the daughter of Jess and Hazel (Fry) Northup. On June 15, 1951, Mary was united in marriage to Ardith Lockridge in Sigourney. They lived and raised their family in Amana. She worked many years at the Ronneberg Restaurant in Amana. Mary was a member of the Amana Church. She enjoyed playing bridge, golfing until her health declined and spending time with her grandchildren. Mary died Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, at The Gardens of Cedar Rapids at the age of 86 years.
She is survived by her daughter, Jan (Bill) Grabe of Swisher; and Barry (Nicole) Lockridge of Williamsburg; five grandchildren, Bill (Ashley) Grabe, Lauren Grabe, Jacob Grabe, Kayleigh Bauer and Alaina (Rick) Sedlacek; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, James and Raymond Northup; and a sister, Jean Frazier.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ardith; and two sisters, Martha Martin and Della Allum.
A private family service will be held in the North English Cemetery at a later date. Powell Funeral Home in Williamsburg is caring for Mary and her family. Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com.
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