Kathleen Ann Lockemer
Kathleen Ann “Kathy” Lockemer, age 67, passed away peacefully in her home Feb. 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and her dog, Lilly.
Kathy was born Feb. 5, 1958, in Berea, Ohio, to George and Helen Smith, the youngest of four children.
On July 28, 1990, Kathleen Smith married the love of her life, David Lockemer, and together they built their family filled with laughter, love and many memories. Proud parents to Sarah Lockemer, age 32; and preceded in death by her parents, George and Helen; brother, Dana; sister, Margaret; and niece, Julie.
Kathy was an amazing, loving person. She did not just have her daughter, Sarah, but many other people she considered her children, whom she loved and took care of and who called her mom.
She loved to sit on the front porch listening to Tom Hamilton announce the Indians games.
Her family, children and friends were her biggest expression of love and enjoyment. Kathy had the greatest sense of humor and a laugh that would fill the room and bring joy to all she was with.
Kathy loved her Scottish heritage and always wanted to go to Scotland. Although she was not able to fulfill that desire, Sarah will be taking some of her ashes there.
Kathy was always enjoying her favorite music, especially The Beatles. She enjoyed going to concerts and the musical arts with her daughter. In 2024, going to the Pink concert was Sarah’s way to fulfill a promise made to her mother.
Kathy loved taking care of her friends and family and was a very giving person. It brought her such joy to interact in a tender loving way for all those that she kept close to her heart.
There will be a Celebration of Life on March 8, 2025, from 1-6 p.m., Potluck style, at Madrick’s Tavern, 10760 Kinsman Road, Newbury Township.
In lieu of flowers, Kathy would love support to your local animal shelter.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Chardon. Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.burrservice.com.
