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Bette Steffens

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[May 14, 2021]  LINCOLN - Bette Steffens, 76, passed away at 11:15 a.m. on January 4, 2021, at St. Clara's Manor in Lincoln.

Service:  A Celebration of Life has been scheduled for Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in the Picnic Pavilion from 2-4 p.m. There will be a short memorial service from 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. then an open house with pie and ice cream following for a time of fellowship and sharing good memories.

Funeral home: Fricke-Calvert-Schrader, Lincoln   

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Bette Steffens, 76, passed away at 11:15 a.m. on January 4, 2021, at St. Clara's Manor in Lincoln.

Bette was born February 20, 1944, in Lincoln, the daughter of Mayford and Irene Davis of Mount Pulaski. She married Larry Steffens on August 1, 1965, in Lincoln. He preceded her in death.

Surviving Bette are her children: Renee (Bob) Ponsonby of Bloomington, Jon (Judy) Steffens of Wapella, Jason (Beth) Steffens of Lincoln, and Randall "Randy" (Tina) Steffens of Pontiac; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; and one brother, Darrel Davis of Lincoln. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Dale Davis.

Bette retired from Lincoln College as the Bookstore Manager and was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, where she was a past board member. She loved being a volunteer class grandmother at Chester East Lincoln and thoroughly enjoyed getting to know the wonderful students there. She was also a member of Lincoln Logan Real Estate Investment Association. Additionally, she was an enthusiastic and dedicated 4-H leader for 20 years and a superintendent of the 4-H Floriculture show at the Logan County Fair.

Bette's passion was her family and dear friends. She loved being an active member of her church, walking, cooking, baking, entertaining at her home, playing Pinocle, traveling and spending time with her loving family, who will miss her dearly.  One of her greatest joys was spending time with her grandchildren, Abi and Alex and watching them grow.

Known for her kindness, grace, gentle spirit and easy smile, Bette will truly leave a hole in the hearts of all those who knew her.

A Celebration of Life has been scheduled for Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in the Picnic Pavilion from 2-4 p.m. There will be a short memorial service from 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. then an open house with pie and ice cream following for a time of fellowship and sharing good memories.

Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. *In case of inclement weather, the celebration will be held within the Immanuel Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall.

Memorials can be made to Chester East Lincoln School or Immanuel Lutheran Church.

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