Rosa L. Lockeby, age 89, of Saint Jacob, IL, died Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Highland Health Care Center in Highland, IL.
She was born on Thursday, January 24, 1935, in Highland, IL, the daughter of Milton and Rosina (nee Schuetz) Schiefer.
On Monday, July 7, 1952, she married James R. “Jim” Lockeby at Alton, IL, who survives.
She was a member of St. Jacob United Church of Christ, St. Jacob, IL.
Rosa was born in Highland, IL and grew up in St, Jacob, IL. From October 1954 to June 1965 she lived in Long Beach, CA. She moved back to St. Jacob and worked at the Marine Garment Factory and later for Bridal Original, Collinsville, IL, as a factory worker. She enjoyed family, friends and drag races with her husband.
Survivors include:
- Husband – James R. “Jim” Lockeby, Saint Jacob, IL
- Daughter – Vicki L. (Significant Other: Nate Wigginton) Grater, Highland, IL
- Grandchild – Randy A. “Adam” Grater, Jr., Highland, IL
- Grandchild – Misty Lynn (Matthew) Jones, Bradington, FL
- Grandchild – Erica (Significant Other: Adam Fulton) Fleming, Troy, IL
- Great Grandchild – Derek “DJ” Grater
- Great Grandchild – Joseph P. Grater
- Great Grandchild – McKenzie David (Significant Other: Arianna Brull) Jones
- Great Grandchild – Mason Ryan (Significant Other – Hagan Powers) Jones
- Great Grandchild – Matalyn Grace Jones
- Great Grandchild – Gavin Anthony Reese Stoops
- Great Grandchild – Samantha Kelsay
- Great Grandchild – Austin Scott Zajac
- Great Grandchild – Hunter Flemming
- Great Grandchild – Tate Flemming
- Great Great Grandchildren – Seven
- Brother – Richard Schiefer, Saint Jacob, IL
- Brother – Robert Schiefer, Aviston, IL
- Brother – Walter Schiefer, Saint Jacob, IL
She was preceded in death by:
- Father – Milton Valentine “Dick” Schiefer
- Mother – Rosina Louise Schiefer (nee Schuetz)
- Son – Ricki Lee Lockeby
- Son-In-Law – Randy A. Grater, Sr.
- Grandchild – Randallynn R. Grater
- Grandchild – Sandra Lee Stoops
- Sister – Anna Nungesser
Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL and from 8 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.
Funeral Service will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.
Interment will be at Keystone Cemetery in Saint Jacob, IL.
Memorial contributions may be made to Family.
