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Elsie Hedges Obituary

Elsie C. Hedges, 93, Beatrice, formerly Lincoln, Hastings, widow of Thomas Boyne Hedges, died Monday (8/15/05) in Beatrice. Born, Ashland, (11/13/11) to William and Kathryn (Austin) Rosecrans. Member: Starcraft Chapter 307 O.E.S.; Frank H. Woods Telephone Pioneers. Ashland High School graduate, 1925.

Survivors: son, daughter-in-law, Thomas L. and Cynthia F. Hedges, Spring Valley, Calif.; grandson, Thomas E. Hedges, Spring Valley; nieces; nephews. Preceded in death by: parents; husband; brothers, Edwin and Ellis Rosecrans.

Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St. Visitation: 2-8 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials, in lieu of flowers: Good Samaritan Center, 1306 S. Ninth St., Beatrice, 68310.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lincoln Journal Star from Aug. 17 to Aug. 18, 2005.

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Beth kimmerling-Dumler

August 21, 2005

Message for Tom:

I never got to meet your mother, but I remember talking about her with you when I worked for LT&T/Aliant and handled the stock questions. You were always so nice and I would imagine, a true reflection of her kind heart as well. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Susan Wells

August 17, 2005

I'm so sorry to hear about Elsie, she was such a wonderful lady. I always enjoyed our visits.

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