Nancy Rylander Lockwood

Nancy Rylander Lockwood, 89, passed away November 15, 2025 in Des Moines, Iowa.

Nancy was born on March 15, 1936, to George and Marion (Tanner) Rylander in Detroit, Michigan. She married Edward Lockwood in Detroit on October 3, 1959, and the couple later moved to Minnesota in pursuit of new job opportunities. Nancy made Minnesota her home for most of her life.

She retired from Control Data after ten years of dedicated work.

Nancy loved traveling—especially internationally—and she and Ed enjoyed spending their winters in Surprise, Arizona. Although she was allergic to cats, she adored them and delighted in collecting all kinds of cat-themed memorabilia.

She is survived by her husband, Edward Lockwood; brother, Don (Jane) Rylander; and sister, Georgia (Jack) Locker; and numerous nieces and nephews in Arizona, Iowa, Texas, Michigan, and Colorado.

She was predeceased by her parents.

Burial will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery in Detroit, Michigan.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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