Herald News, The (Joliet, IL) - Monday, February 18, 2008
Melvin J. Locke, 83, formerly of Lombard, passed away February 11, 2008 in Plainfield, in the presence of his loving family.
Beloved husband of Sharron Koelsch Locke; loving father of Mel, Mark, Tom, Sybil Lister, David, Lisa Welsh, Jeff, and Christian Lea; loving step-father of Michael Koelsch; cherished grandfather of Andrew, Jayce, Amanda Lister, Megan and Matthew Welsh, Giada, and Courtney; loving brother of John, Andrew, and Betsy. Mel is also survived by his second wife, Gail Locke.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Sybil; and his grandchildren, Jessica Locke and Justin Lea.
Mel served proudly in the US Army during WWII, and was a longtime employee of the 7UP beverage company.
Memorial Mass Thursday, February 21, 2008 at St. Mary Immaculate Church, 129 S. Division St., Plainfield, 10:30 a.m. with luncheon reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Mel's name may be made to St. Mary Immaculate Church Food Pantry (815) 436-2651.
Melvin J. Locke, 83, formerly of Lombard, passed away February 11, 2008 in Plainfield, in the presence of his loving family.
Beloved husband of Sharron Koelsch Locke; loving father of Mel, Mark, Tom, Sybil Lister, David, Lisa Welsh, Jeff, and Christian Lea; loving step-father of Michael Koelsch; cherished grandfather of Andrew, Jayce, Amanda Lister, Megan and Matthew Welsh, Giada, and Courtney; loving brother of John, Andrew, and Betsy. Mel is also survived by his second wife, Gail Locke.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Sybil; and his grandchildren, Jessica Locke and Justin Lea.
Mel served proudly in the US Army during WWII, and was a longtime employee of the 7UP beverage company.
Memorial Mass Thursday, February 21, 2008 at St. Mary Immaculate Church, 129 S. Division St., Plainfield, 10:30 a.m. with luncheon reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Mel's name may be made to St. Mary Immaculate Church Food Pantry (815) 436-2651.
Herald News, The (Joliet, IL) - Monday, February 18, 2008
Melvin J. Locke, 83, formerly of Lombard, passed away February 11, 2008 in Plainfield, in the presence of his loving family.
Beloved husband of Sharron Koelsch Locke; loving father of Mel, Mark, Tom, Sybil Lister, David, Lisa Welsh, Jeff, and Christian Lea; loving step-father of Michael Koelsch; cherished grandfather of Andrew, Jayce, Amanda Lister, Megan and Matthew Welsh, Giada, and Courtney; loving brother of John, Andrew, and Betsy. Mel is also survived by his second wife, Gail Locke.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Sybil; and his grandchildren, Jessica Locke and Justin Lea.
Mel served proudly in the US Army during WWII, and was a longtime employee of the 7UP beverage company.
Memorial Mass Thursday, February 21, 2008 at St. Mary Immaculate Church, 129 S. Division St., Plainfield, 10:30 a.m. with luncheon reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Mel's name may be made to St. Mary Immaculate Church Food Pantry (815) 436-2651.
Melvin J. Locke, 83, formerly of Lombard, passed away February 11, 2008 in Plainfield, in the presence of his loving family.
Beloved husband of Sharron Koelsch Locke; loving father of Mel, Mark, Tom, Sybil Lister, David, Lisa Welsh, Jeff, and Christian Lea; loving step-father of Michael Koelsch; cherished grandfather of Andrew, Jayce, Amanda Lister, Megan and Matthew Welsh, Giada, and Courtney; loving brother of John, Andrew, and Betsy. Mel is also survived by his second wife, Gail Locke.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Sybil; and his grandchildren, Jessica Locke and Justin Lea.
Mel served proudly in the US Army during WWII, and was a longtime employee of the 7UP beverage company.
Memorial Mass Thursday, February 21, 2008 at St. Mary Immaculate Church, 129 S. Division St., Plainfield, 10:30 a.m. with luncheon reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Mel's name may be made to St. Mary Immaculate Church Food Pantry (815) 436-2651.
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