Colton Michael Locke, 28, of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away at his home on July 13, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Colton was born on July 18, 1997, in St. Joseph, Missouri to Michael Leo and Rosie (Meng) Locke.
He graduated from Lafayette High School and went on to Missouri Western University in St. Joseph, Missouri receiving a degree in Liberal Arts.
 He was preceded in death by his mother Rosie Locke, brother, Michael Locke, Maternal grandparents, Lambert Fred and Geraldine Meng, paternal grandmother, Bernita (Samuelson) Wolfing, and step-grandmother, Helen (Orcutt) Sexton.
Survivors, father, Michael Leo Locke and step-mother, Cynthia (Sexton) Locke
Siblings, Heather Hernandez, Christina Meng and Britani Barrett-Miser.
Nieces and nephews, Eli, Zayden, Edward, Evie, Izzy, Kaylee, Zachary and Alicia.
Grandpa, Arden Locke.
Grandmother, Martha Meng.
Numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Funeral Service: 2:00 P.M. Thursday, July 16, 2026.
At the United Methodist Church in Troy, Kansas.
Visitation: 1-2 P.M. 1 hour prior to service at the church.
Burial: Mount Olive Cemetery, Troy, Kansas.
Memorials: Colton Locke Memorial Fund.
Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Wathena, Kansas oversees arrangements.
www.harmanrohde.com