Alice R. Lock

Alice R. Lock, age 86, of Loose Creek, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at her residence.

Alice was born April 21, 1925, in Rich Fountain, a daughter of the late Adolph and Emma (Porting) Ruettgers.

Alice was a Linn High School graduate and her work experience included a clerical position on the Island of Guam for the Army Corp of Engineers to being a tour guide at the Missouri State Capital.

On September 1, 1956, Alice was united in marriage to Edward H. Lock in Linn. He preceded her in death on December 27, 2004.

Alice was a lifelong area resident and a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Loose Creek, St. Ann's Sodality, and the Sewing Circle. She was a founding member of the Osage County Historical Society and a founding member of Osage County Special Services. Alice was also a member of VFW Post #4756 Ladies Auxiliary and the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary.

Alice enjoyed quilting and traveling.

Alice is survived by: one son, Christopher Lock of Loose Creek; three daughters, Teresa and her husband Arnold Rezac of Prairieville, LA, Julie Lock of Linn, and Emily and her husband Tim Aughtman of Loose Creek; one sister, Eleanor Ruettgers of Overland Park, KS; one sister-in-law, Angie Lock of Jefferson City; four grandchildren, Michael and Emily Rezac and Zachary and Mallory Aughtman as well as many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by: six sisters, Genevieve Eisterhold, Beatrice Connors, Henrietta Palmer, Rita Timmerberg, Irene Zeilmann, and Ida Schaefer; and one infant brother.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 12, 2012, at Morton Chapel in Linn. A VFW Ladies Auxillary Service will be held at 6:00 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 13, 2012, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Loose Creek with Fr. Don Antweiler as the Celebrant. Burial will follow in the Immaculate Conception Parish Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to Osage County Special Services.