Photo courtesy of Carpenter Memorial Chapel - North Platte
North Platte, Nebraska
Feb 8, 1945 – Oct 24, 2021 (Age 76)
Loretta (Jeannie) J. Fourtner, 76, of North Platte, NE, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Great Plains Health.
She was born on February 8, 1945 in Hastings, NE and was raised by her mother and father, Vesta (Bacon) Beig and Robert “Bob” Beig. She grew up in Hartington, NE and graduated in 1963 from Hartington High School, and later attended business school in Yankton, S.D. She was married in 1964 to Harold Lammers in Fordyce, NE. Following Harold’s passing in 2000, she married Rich Fourtner in 2007.
Jeannie enjoyed collecting chickens, vases and barns, and loved flowers.
Jeannie is survived by her 2nd husband, Rich; children, Thomas H. Lammers (Susan) of Tilden, Theresa J. Kramer of North Platte, and Todd H.D. Lammers (Shanna) of Elgin; grandchildren, Martin, Myles, Mason, Jael, Ryker, and Jace Lammers, Kiya Kramer; great-grandchildren, Emma, Spencer, Nalaya, Oliver, Noah and Nicolas Lammers; step-children, Daren Fourtner of TX, Dana Fourtner of TX, Danny Fourtner of North Platte, Sherri Higgins of S.D., Brian Fourtner of Sutherland and Brenda Fourtner of North Platte; several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; sisters, Peggy Wedel (Paul) of Iowa, Charlotte Jones (Dave) of OR, Jance Snook of Hartington and Deann Beig (Sue Koch) of TN; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her 1st husband, Harold Lammers; parents, Robert “Bob” and Vesta Beig; brothers, Danny Hourigan and Robert Beig; and brother-in-law, Leonard Snook.
A prayer service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 29, 2021 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Vidya Sagar Arikotla officiating. Burial will follow at North Platte Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday, October 28th from 1-7 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 5-7 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel which has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed to the family at www.carpentermemorial.com.
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You have my deepest sympathy. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for bringing so much happiness and love into Jeannie's life! She treasured each day you had together! I'm so thankful I saw you both a few short months ago. May God Bless You during this difficult time and always!
Love Kim
Kim Beig
October 29, 2021 | Mesquite, NV | Family
Group of 10 Memorial Trees
Roz, Linda, Kathryn, Sharon
October 28, 2021 | Mesa, AZ
Tommy, Theresa, Todd, and families!
I wish I could be there with all of you now to comfort you in your time of need. You are always in my thoughts, prayers, and heart. She was certainly one of a kind and always ready for a good time! You have wonderful memories to cherish and she lives on in all of you. May God Bless You All and Keep You Safe! With Much Love
Aunt Kim
Kim Beig
October 28, 2021 | Mesquite, NV | Family
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Kim Beig
October 28, 2021 | Mesquite, NV | Family
I was a classmate of Jeannie and went to high school with her. I remember her as funny, kind and a gentle person. My last memory of her was at a class reunion and we all went to the local watering hole in Hartington to have some great times. My deepest sympathy to her family.
Linda Elliott
October 28, 2021 | Ammon, ID | Classmate
Tom Theresa and Todd so very sorry for your loss of your wonderful mom. She was a great lady will always remember her and the good old days we shared. My sympathy and prayers for you all
Pat Drueke
October 28, 2021 | Spencer, NE | Friend
Jeannie was one of a kind! Such warm memories of girl's nights, laughs, hugs, and yes tears at times. She holds a special place in my ❤. Sympathy to her family.
Shari Klasna
October 27, 2021 | Emmet, NE | Friend
Eco-Friendly Memorial Trees
Fr. Mark McKercher
October 26, 2021
Group of 10 Trees
From the Deann Group
October 26, 2021 | Brentwood, TN