Mary Rose Lockridge

Amana- Mary Rose Lockridge was born June 10, 1935 in Sigourney, Iowa, the daughter of Jess & 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 on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at The Gardens of Cedar Rapids at the age of 86 years.

She is survived by her daughter Jan (Bill) Grabe of Shueyville 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; a sister Jean Frazier; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Ardith; two sisters Martha Martin and Della Allum; and brothers and sisters-in-law Jack (Doris) Lockridge, Jim (Louise) Lockridge and Phyllis (Don) Beasley.

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