ons in high school. She enjoyed being the organist at Bethany Lutheran Church in Thompson for many years. She also was an excellent seamstress and quilter and was very generous with the beautiful items she made. Irma was quite adventurous and always was ready to have a good time. She liked to dress up on Halloween and go trick or treating, even as an adult. She loved taking trips and seeing new places. She was especially proud of her trip to Ireland where she kissed the Blarney Stone. Family was everything to Irma, she was always there when needed and loved to help family and friends. She took care of her mother at home on her farm in Thompson for many years. Mrs. Lockrem is survived by her daughter, Kay (Marshall) Crandallof Joliet, Illinois; son, Odean (Kathy) Lockrem of Doliver, Iowa; three grandchildren, Lisa DuBeau, Ryan (Holly) Lockrem and Courtney (Bridget) Crandall; one step-grandson, Chuck Marlin; seven great-grandchildren and her good friend, Grace Branstad. She was preceded in death by her parents, step-father and her husband.