I am transcribing the obituaries in our local newspaper archives (Scotia, Nebraska):

The Scotia Register
Volume XXXII, Thursday, January 13, 1927, pg. 1, column 2
LEVI LOCKER DIES THIS AFTERNOON
Levi Locker, who has been seriously ill at the home of his brother Al, in Scotia, for the past two weeks, passed away shortly after noon today.
Mr. Locker is one of the older settlers of Greeley County and at the time of his death was past 71 years of age.
Volume XXXII, Thursday, January 20, 1927, pg. 1, column 2
OBITUARY
Levi Locker was born in Lake County, Indiana, May 2, 1856 and passed from this life last Thursday afternoon, January 13, from a result of a stroke, at the age of 70 years, 8 months and 11 days. He came to Nebraska in 1886 and settled on a farm on Fish Creek and lived there a number of years. Later he moved to Ord, Nebraska, and in 1920 moved to Kimball, Nebraska, and about two years ago he came to Scotia and made his home with his brother Albert.
Mr. Locker was married to Aletha Reed, February 16, 1886 and four children were born to this home, three of whom live to survive him. Those surviving him are his wife Mrs. Aletha Locker of Randolph Nebraska, two daughters Mrs. Ida Snyder of Dix, Nebraska, Mrs. Gold of Bridgeport, Nebraska and one son Earl of Detroit, Michigan. Lewis having preceded him in infancy. Also three brothers, Dave and Albert of Scotia and Edward of Oswego, Oregon, two sisters, Mrs. Fred Meyer of Scotia and Mrs. August Grabang of Sheboygan, Wisconsin. There are six grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
Mr. Locker was a member of the Methodist Church and also a member of the Modern Woodmen of the World.
“There is a bright day of sunny rest
For every dark and troubled night
And grief may abide an evening guest,
But joy shall come with early light.
For God has marked each sorrowing day,
And numbered every secret tear,
And heaven's long age of bliss shall pay
For all his children suffer here.”
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our appreciation for the kindness extended at the time of death of our father. Also do we wish to thank the M.W.A., and those who sent floral offerings.
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Snyder, Earl E. Locker


Julie Middendorf
mjmiddendorf@nctc.net