Lockwood, James S. "Jimmy" age 62, Saturday, December 31, 2005, in Joliet. A U.S. Army Veteran. "The Old Fart" was a lineman/repairman with SBC, retiring in 2003. Loving husband of Phyllis Ann (nee Baker) Lockwood; beloved father of Dr. Melissa (Scott Heape) Lockwood and Tiffany Lockwood; also survived by his mother-in-law, Josephine Baker-Yardley and brother-in-law, George Voss. Preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Hazel Voss and Beatrice (late Ken) Bixby. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2006, at 8 p.m., at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Rd., Joliet. Interment of cremains with honors at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery on Wednesday, January 4, 2006 at 12:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Cancer Society appreciated. Memorial visitation Tuesday, 4 to 8 p.m. For information, 815-741-5500To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Carol Krajewski
January 6, 2006
Sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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CONNIE LEO
January 6, 2006
You and your family are in my prayers. I just heard the news late last night and I am still shocked. I will always remember the good times at the SBC Christmas parties and when I worked at the Orland Hills garage with you. You will be dearly missed by all.
Connie Leo (Overton)
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