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By placing your flower or plant order through Locke Funeral Home, you no longer have to worry about the order and delivery details. We ensure that your thoughtful expression of sympathy is delivered fresh and on time. Floral arrangements are provided by Petersen & Tietz Florists & Greenhouses, a third generation family owned and operated business established in 1934. They’re a Full Service Florist with 2 acres of greenhouses on site. Their Floral Design Staff is experienced and ready to fulfill your needs with an elegant floral tribute or beautiful plant from their greenhouse.

Kathleen K Slocum

Kathleen K Slocum

November 17, 1945 – October 10, 2020

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Kathleen K. Slocum, 74, of Waterloo, IA, died on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at home. She was born on November 17, 1945 in Waterloo the daughter of Hartzel and Bertha (Buehner) Blok.

Kathleen married Gary Slocum April 25, 1970 in Galena, IL, he died May 1, 2008. She was a homemaker, and also worked at Waterloo Community Schools for 8 years. Kathleen loved playing video games with her grandchildren, crocheting, crafting, and ceramics, Hallmark movies, spending time outdoors, and gardening.

She is survived by: three daughters, Robin (Ed) Ribble of Evansdale‚ Michelle (Chris) Brooks of Livermore‚ Misti Thoe of Ventura; two sons, William (Chrissy) Slocum of Richey‚ FL, and Gary Slocum of Mason City; 10 grandchildren Matthew, Stephanie, Samantha, Melissa, Abigail Alex, Tony, Lance, Seth and Nicole.

Kathleen is preceded in death by her husband, Gary and grandson, Dustin.

Memorial Service

October 16, 2020

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Garden View Chapel 3655 Logan Ave., Waterloo, IA