Kimmy Lockwood

Kimmy R. Lockwood (Richison) , age 61, of Siren, WI, passed away on January 18, 2018 at the Amery Hospital. Kimmy was born on February 4, 1956 to the late Merlin and Edna (Kern) Richison. She grew up in LaFollette township at Coomer, WI. She attended the one room school house in Coomer through the fifth grade. Then attending Siren school where she graduated third in her class of 1974. She went on to Wisconsin Indian Technical Institute in Rice Lake receiving her associates degree in accounting. On September 25, 1976, she married her lifetime partner, Dennis Lockwood at Siren United Methodist Church. They began their lives together in the twin cities metro area. She took a job at K-tel International, Inc. working her way up through the accounting department for 34 years. Her career culminated in becoming the Controller and Principal Accounting Officer. She enjoyed the challenges and rewards that her job brought to her. Her life changed drastically in 2010 due to the complications of a rare hereditary disease, hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia. Through the expertise of the medical  professionals at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN and God’s will, she received a life saving liver transplant on September 29, 2010. She felt that every day was a blessing. Retirement plans were accelerated. She and her husband moved to their home outside of Siren, WI, along with their precious dog, Charley. They enjoyed the many pleasures of country life. She also enjoyed reading a good murder mystery. Kimmy is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Merlin Jr. and Larold Richison; sister, Melissa Beedle; great-niece, Isabel Howe; many wonderful aunts, uncles, cousins and in-laws.   She is survived by her beloved husband, Dennis; sister, Carla (Richard) Howe; brother-in-law, Timothy Beedle; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and in-laws. The Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at 11:00am (visitation from 10-11:00am) at the Siren United Methodist Church with Pastor Eddie Crise officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com