All Obituaries

Denise “Denny” Ann Shick Larsen, 58, passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2018 in Beatrice, NE. She was born on September 29, 1959 in Beatrice, NE to Sylvester and Joanne Shick. She graduated from Beatrice High School in 1977. To her family and close friends she was known as Denny. She was united in marriage to Jim Larsen on November 6, 1982 at Centenary United Methodist Church in Beatrice, NE. Jim and Denny then welcomed their son Jonas Larsen in August of 1983 and daughter Sheena...

Donald R. Messing, 66 years of age, of Beatrice, formerly of Phoenix passed away Monday, July 9, 2018 at Beatrice Community Hospital and Health Center in Beatrice. He was born on June 11, 1952 in Denver, Colorado to Robert and Betty (O’Neal) Messing. Donald was a great brother with a big heart and spent the majority of his life in Phoenix where he worked as a Master Tile Setter. He enjoyed his dogs, cooking, socializing, recreational activities and having a few beers. Donald is...

Edna Belle (Brezina) Fringer, 88 years of age, of Odell passed away Monday, July 2, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Society in Beatrice. She was born at North Branch, Kansas on March 23, 1930 to Henry and Louise (Jettner) Brezina. Edna graduated from Guide Rock High School in 1948 and earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Hastings College. She married Rex Fringer on August 14, 1951 in Guide Rock, Nebraska. Edna was a rural school teacher in Adams County for many years. She enjoyed fishing in...

Marjore Ann Rahe Huls, 82 years of age, of Beatrice passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018. She was born on January 31, 1936 in Beatrice to Henry W. and Anna W. (Hackert) Rahe. Marjorie was baptized in her parents’ home on February 23, 1936 and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church, rural Harbine on April 10, 1949. There she was an active member, teaching Sunday School, singing in the church choir and a part time organist. Marjorie attended Sparks School, Districe 40 and also Zion Lutheran...

Clyde Ramsey, 86, Beatrice, NE died Saturday, June 30, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Society in Beatrice. He was born on November 2, 1931 at Diller, NE and moved to Beatrice as a youngster where he attended Beatrice Public Schools. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and after his discharge he worked for the Beatrice Police Dept. for seven years. He lived in California for a short time and returned to Nebraska where he was a heavy equipment operator for Stewart...

Monetta A. Meyer, 86, Beatrice, NE died Friday, June 29, 2018 at Beatrice Health and Rehab. She was born August 24, 1931 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada. Monetta married Ernest Meyer in 1952 in Hanover, KS.  She worked 20 years as a nurse aid for the Lutheran Hospital in Beatrice. Monetta was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Beatrice. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, baking, arts and crafts, traveling and spending time with her family. Survivors include her children, David Meyer...

Samantha Johnson, 34, Beatrice died June 28, 2018 in Beatrice, NE. She was born February 26, 1984 in Beatrice.  Survivors include her daughter, Alana Johnson of Beatrice; father, Michael Ramsey and wife Kari of Beatrice; sister, Michelle Ramsey of Beatrice; step-brothers, Dan Crowley of Elm Creek, NE and Jason Crowley of Kearney, NE. She is preceded in death by her mother, Sharon Jean (Hagood) Ramsey. Memorial services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 6, 2018 at Harman-Wright...

Dennis E. Parde, 67, Wymore, NE died June 28, 2018 at his home.  He was born Jan. 9, 1951 in Beatrice, NE. He graduated from Lewiston High School, worked as a farmhand by Virginia, NE, worked for the Gage County Road Dept. and then for Norris Public Power for 23 years.  May 16, 1970, he married Elizabeth Stevens. They lived on a farm until moving to Wymore. Dennis enjoyed the Huskers, the Patriots and spending time with his family. He helped with 4-H and was a foster parent for...

Sondra Sue (Briant) Aden, 76 years of age, of Beatrice passed away Sunday, June 24, 2018 at Bryan Medical Center West in Lincoln. She was born on February 25, 1942 to Melvin and Rose (Frase) Briant. Sondra graduated from Odell High School and married Dale Aden in January of 1967. She lived in Beatrice the majority of her life and volunteered the last several years at the Salvation Army. Sondra’s pride and joy were her grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening, her flowers, bowling, nice...

Jack W. Hoyle, 85 years of age, of Wymore, passed away unexpectedly Monday, June 18, 2018 at his home. He was born on November 23, 1932 in Wymore to Arthur and Freda (Crumb) Hoyle. Jack served in the United States Navy during the Korean War from October 16, 1950 to November 13, 1953. He married Loraine Carpenter and they later divorced. Jack worked for the Beatrice Fire Department for 32 years retiring as Captain in 1988. While working at the fire department, he also worked 40 years at the...