Irene V. Folkerts

Irene V. Folkerts, 92, of Beatrice, died Monday afternoon, February 17, 2025, at the Beatrice Community Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 24, 1932, to Gerd and Gretje (Meints) Stevens. On April 22, 1951, she married Edwin

February 17, 2025Updated: March 19, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

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