Betty L. Siefkes, 94, of Beatrice, went to be with her Lord, Saturday morning, November 16, 2024 at the Beatrice Good Samaritan Center with her daughter and grandson by her side.  She was born on December 5, 1929 to Francis and Pearl (Holsworth) Hemminger near Manilla, IA.  Her parents lived on the farm and she attended school in Iowa.  In 1949, Betty married her first love, Joseph “Blondie” Bartek.  They were blessed with two children, Larry and Kathy.  Joseph died in 1962. On August 6, 1965 she married her second love, Bernhard H. “Ben” Siefkes at St. John Lutheran Church of Beatrice.  They spent many happy years together before Ben’s death in 2007.  She was a charter member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church of Beatrice. 

            Survivors include her son, Larry (Cindy) Bartek of Lakeside, CA; daughter, Kathy Fuller of Beatrice; three grandchildren, Jessie Fuller, Joesi Coronado, and Donna Duran; five great- grandchildren, Paige Fuller, Elliott and Emila Coronado, and Isaiah and Isabella Duran; nieces and nephews.   She was preceded in death by her husbands, Joseph Bartek and Ben Siefkes; parents, Francis and Pearl Hemminger; four brothers and their wives. 

            The family wishes to thank all of the wonderful nurses at Beatrice Good Samaritan Center for caring for Betty for so many years.  A special thank you to Donna Weiss, who was with Betty during her highs and lows, and to Cottonwood Hospice for all their help. 

 

            Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at the Evergreen Home Cemetery of Beatrice with Chaplain Sharon Schuster officiating.  The body will lie in state on Wednesday from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the Fox Funeral Home.  Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation.  www.foxfuneralhome.net   Arrangements entrusted by Fox Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Beatrice.