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Alice Lorene Beach
Alice L. Beach, 69, raised in Juniata, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017, in Lincoln. Alice was born January 21, 1948, to Wayne and Helen (Jones) Beach in Hastings. Alice graduated from Juniata High School in 1966 and then attended Kearney State College. She then moved to Minnesota with her good friend, Bev, where they lived for 36 years.
In 2006 Alice and Bev moved to Lincoln. Alice loved God, loved people and loved life. She was an avid boater and spent time enjoying the St. Croix River with friends. She enjoyed watching TV, reading books and hanging out with friends. Alice was a very loyal friend. She loved babies and puppy dogs and often enjoyed getting on the floor with them.
Alice was inspired by her teachers and always wanted to be a teacher. Her dad taught her that anything worth doing was worth doing right. You could always count on Alice telling you the truth. Ironically her name literally means truth.
Alice was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters; Kathleen ‘Kapp’ Fastenau and Charlotte ‘Charlie’ Pittman. Survivors include her very dear friend, Beverly LeTourneau of Lincoln, brother, Frank Beach of Roseland and sister, Carol ‘Katie’ Gangwich of Juniata, numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.
Celebration of Alice’s life was at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, at Radiant Church, 740 N. 70th Street, Lincoln. Burial will be in Juniata Cemetery at a later date.
Alice, we love you and you will live in our hearts forever.
Rhonda Lee Borowiak
Rhonda (Reinsch) Borowiak of Lincoln died Sunday, November 12th, 2017. Private services are planned. No pubic visitation.
Rhonda was born on August 9th, 1959 in York to Richard and JoAnn (Williamsen) Reinsch. She grew up on a farm near Strang and was a graduate of Bruning High School. Following her graduation, Rhonda attend The Grand Island School of Business. Rhonda worked in many vocations but the job she treasured the most was as a Nurse’s Aid while in Nebraska.
Rhonda married Paul Borowiak on June 18th, 1982. They later divorced. As a result of this union she was blessed with two daughters.
She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Lorence and husband Brandon, three grandchildren, daughter, Christina Borowiak and special friend Jacob Jandera, sister, Rebecca (Reinsch) Glad and husband Mark, sister, Renee Reinsch, brother, Rick Reinsch and wife Michelle, many nieces and nephews.
Rhonda was preceded in death by her parents.
Ricky “Rick” Lynn Braun
Rick Lynn Braun, nicknamed “Brownie” was born September 4,1963 in Henderson, Nebraska to Irvin and Doris Braun. He went home to His Heavenly Father on November 5, 2017 (All Saints Sunday) surrounded by his loving wife, Cindy, and kids; Morgan and Landon. Rick passed away following a courageous battle with MS.
Rick was raised on a farm just outside of Hampton, Nebraska where he graduated from Hampton High School, class of 1981. In high school, he acquired the nickname “Whoosh” for his basketball shot. He attended Southeast Community College-Milford and graduated in 1989 shortly after he was united in marriage to Cindy Rathje on May, 27th.
Rick worked 20 devoted years at Duncan Aviation as an NDT Quality Control Inspector. He loved his job, the travels with it, and the many memories he made with friends at work. Following his “retirement” he volunteered at Norris 160 Public Schools where his wife worked and children attended. He read to students with the therapy dog Izzy, was the only “Dad” active in PTO for a few years, helped with sporting events and shop class in the high school. Rick was well known and highly regarded in the Norris Community. He was a 2011 Norris Foundation Titans award winner for his longtime volunteerism in the schools.
He was a member of Southwood Lutheran Church where he served as an usher and reader. He also enjoyed serving others at Matt Talbot, the City Mission, and Southwood Serve days. Rick served on the Southeast Community Advisory Board for NDT and made a commercial for SCC.
His greatest joys in life were watching his kids grow up and rejoicing in their accomplishments at sporting events, show choir performances, musicals, and graduations. Rick was a loving father, husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend to all.
Rick was a kind, welcoming, and gentleman. His firm handshake and ever present smile made strangers feel like friends and friends feel like family. He enjoyed the friendship of many people, which included drinking coffee with friends, hunting, and watching Nebraska football. He exemplified positivity and perseverance in the face of adversity.
Survivors of the immediate family include his beloved wife of 28 years, Cindy (Rathje) Braun; children Morgan Taylor Braun, Landon Asher Braun of Lincoln; mother, Doris Braun, Aurora; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ron (Dena) Braun, Keith Braun, Dwayne (Susan) Braun; sister and brother-in-law, Sheryl (Scott) Moats; father-in-law Richard Rathje; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-laws; Teresa (Chip) Howell, Rick (Kay) Rathje, Jim (Nancy) Rathje, Brenda (Mike) Shipwright; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
He is welcomed into Heaven by his dad; Irv Braun, mother-in-law; Geraldine Rose Rathje, sister-in-law; Kathy Rathje.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the children’s Education Fund.
Family visitation was at Southlake Village Rehabilitation & Care Center at 9401 Andermatt Dr, Lincoln, NE 68526 on Thursday, November 16. Memorial Service for Rick was at Southwood Lutheran Church at 4301 Wilderness Hill Blvd, Lincoln, NE 68516 on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 9:30 a.m.
Patrick James Beecham
Pat lost his year long battle with cancer on Friday October 27th, 2017 at home in Bennet. Pat was born to Bill and Marie (Spratt) Beecham on February 18th 1954 in Lincoln Ne. He loved spending time with family and friends, enjoyed watching football, Nascar, and old cowboy movies. Pat loved his grandchildren dearly and would have done anything for them. Pat liked nothing better than to sit on the deck and have a few drinks with friends talk about old times and watch the sun go down. He worked for Cushman for 25 years until they closed and ended his working career at ABC Pest Control as a pest control technician. He loved his customers and really enjoyed visiting with them.
Cremation. No visitation. Rosary was at 7pm, November 3rd at St. Leo Catholic Church in Palmyra. Mass of Christian Burial: 1pm, November 4th at St. Leo Catholic Church in Palmyra with Fr. Adam Sparling officiated.
A celebration of Pat’s life after the funeral at the Beecham family farm at County Road 12 and Highway 2 east of Palmyra.
Memorials to the family for future designation.
Pat is survived by daughter Molly Beecham, Lincoln, wife Patty, Bennet, stepchildren Heather and Adam Powers, Lincoln, Aaron and Tara Regan, Eagle. Grandchildren Hailey Powers, Taylor Powers, and Dylan Regan. Brothers and sisters Jerry (Karen Aspegren), Margaret (Jonathan) Skean, Marykay (Bob) Gerken, Robert (Jan) Beecham, Jean Leblanc, Martin Beecham, Father in law and Mother in law Vern and Rita Miles, sisters in law Margaret (John) Traudt, Susan Stearns, a host of nieces and nephews, and countless friends. Pat was preceded in death by his parents, brothers John (Laura) Beecham, Timothy Beecham, nieces Sarah Skean and Amy Beecham, mother in law Edythe Sheldon, and stepson Buddy Regan
Pat would end this by saying: Everything will be all right, let’s all have a cocktail!
Craig L. Buchholz
Craig Lee Buchholz lived to the age of 67 and died in the peace of his home on October 26, 2017.
Craig was born November 18, 1949, in Osceola, Nebraska to Chester and Opal Buchholz and grew up in Shelby, Nebraska.
Craig was a land surveyor for five years before becoming employed at Black Hills Energy. He retired in 2012 after 35 years in the drafting and customer service departments.
Craig’s many interests included photography, hiking, fishing, traveling, and exploring the Great Outdoors. He was an active volunteer leader in the Boy Scouts of America for more than 15 years with both Pack 59 and Troop 159 at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Lincoln. One of his fondest memories was backpacking through Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico.
All the wild world is beautiful, and it matters but little where we go, to highlands or lowlands, woods or plains, on the sea or land or down among the crystals of waves or high in a balloon in the sky; through all the climates hot or cold, storms and calms, everywhere and always we are in God’s eternal beauty and love. So universally true is this, the spot where we chance to be always seems the best. –John Muir
Craig’s greatest love was his family: His wife of 41 years, Shelley (Green) Buchholz, Lincoln; Sons, Scott (JoHanna) Buchholz and Granddaughter Lydia, Denver, and Steven (Emily) Buchholz, Lincoln; Sister Cheryl (Jerry) Wilson, Lincoln; Mother Opal Buchholz, Lincoln; Sister-in-law Sarah (Green) Barth, Lincoln; Nephews, Nieces, Great Nephews and a Great Niece. He was preceded in death by his Father Chester Buchholz, Brother Robert Buchholz, and Brother-in-law Gary Barth.
Cremation. No visitation. Celebration of Life will take place in Spring 2018. Memorials to family to be designated at a future date.
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