Mary Jane Locke's Obituary
Mary Jane Locke, age 60, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and beloved sister, passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 29, 2015. She was born October 16, 1954 in Muskegon to Donovan and Florence (Gorski) Fors. On February 14, 1973 she married Daniel Wayne Locke in Twin Lake. Mary’s first priority in life was her family and was lovingly devoted to her sons and grandchildren. She loved working in her garden and going to yard sales. Mary recently passed her state certification for pharmacy technician and has worked in that position for the past 14 years. SURVIVORS include her husband, Dan; 2 sons: Louis and Jeremy Locke both of Muskegon; 6 grandchildren: Elizabeth, Antonio, Julian, Draven, Dallas, and Kayla; 2 brothers: Robert Fors, William (Linda) Fors both of Muskegon; 2 sisters: Carol (Robert) Probst of Oshkosh, WI, Janice Ricco of Muskegon; many nieces and nephews; mother-in-law, Myrna Locke and her best friend, Teresa Grey. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; niece, Angela Fors; and father-in-law, Floyd Locke. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held 11:30 AM Monday, August 3, 2015 at the Lakes Community Church of the Nazarene, 2270 S. Mill Iron, with Pastor Doug Stressman officiating. VISITATION with the family will be one hour prior to the service. For a more lasting memorial, please consider donations to the educational fund for her grandson, Draven McCarthy. Share memories with the family at their On-line Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com Arrangements by The Sytsema Chapel, 737 Apple Ave., (231) 726-5210
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