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Joyce Rae Frain

October 7, 1947 - April 18, 2023

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Joyce Rae Frain, 75, of Lincoln passed away April 18, 2023. Born October 7, 1947, in Lincoln, NE to George and Clara (Hirtzel) Morgaridge.

Joyce was the maintenance supervisor at Nebraska Wesleyan University. She was a member of the Havelock United Methodist Church.

Joyce enjoyed her flowers and vegetable gardens, camping, traveling, music, and dancing. She loved spending time with her family, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Family members include her husband, Ernest; daughter Sherri (Brian) Kempcke; son Cory (Connie) Krause; granddaughters Ali and Ava Kempcke; stepchildren Shawn and Shannon Frain, Tranella (Bruce) McCoy; step-grandchildren Jessie, Hannah, and Zach; numerous great grandchildren; brothers Darell, Richard, and Dale Morgaridge; special friend Deb; special cousins Barbara and June; beloved dog Bobby Jo.

Preceded in death by her parents, first husband Lloyd Krause, siblings Jimmy, Shirley, Billy, Bobby, and Karen.

Funeral service: 10:30 am Saturday (4-22-23) Havelock United Methodist Church, 4140 North 60th St. Burial in Fairview Cemetery.

Visitation with family present will be from 5-7 pm Friday (4-21-23) at Havelock United Methodist Church.

Memorials to the family for future designation.

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Services

April21

Visitation

5:00 pm-7:00 pm

Havelock United Methodist Church

4140 North 60th St., Lincoln, NE

April22

Funeral Service

10:30 am CST

Havelock United Methodist Church

4140 North 60th St., Lincoln, NE

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April 21, 2023

We always had great time in the party barn for birthdays and BBQs. Joyce was a blast, and had a great soul. You will be remembered.

– Pamela Polfus
April 21, 2023

To my wonderful wife, who was always by my side. I thank God for sending you to me for 30 years. You were so faithful, funny and caring more about me, than yourself. You were so caring, honest and always looked nice, and worked hard. I’m going to miss you and love you so much. Now Ho fly high with the angels in which you are one, without pain and misery. Love & Kisses Your loving husband Ernie

– Ernie
April 20, 2023

My dear aunt, this is a true heartbreak, but you are in a good place now and free of your hard fight. I will never forget you getting me out on some pretty fun and exciting vacations (New England, Gulf Coast) all on a bus trip. She had the whole bus busting with laughter. Then the time we spent in Florida in a condo. These are things I would never have done otherwise. These are times I will cherish forever. I will be left with a hole in my heart, only to be filled when we meet again. Run free with family and friends.

– Shellie Hanneman-Morgaridge
April 20, 2023

Joyce was a faithful member and regular attendees of Havelock United Methodist Church. As her pastor I remember her sweet spirit and friendliness. She will be greatly missed. I admire her fight for life at the end.

– Pastor Todd Karges
April 20, 2023

So sorry for your loss, Joyce was such a sweet lady and the life of the party. She will be greatly missed. RIP Joyce

– Angie Niederhaus
April 20, 2023

What a tough loss to this world. She was so sweet, funny, and kind. We all love ‘Lucy’. I have several memories of Joyce and Ernie, as well as my wife, who were coworkers together in the paint dept. at Wesleyan. We enjoyed meals, drinks, and just shooting the bull on occasion. She was definitely one of a kind.

– Hank & Di Watton
April 20, 2023

We had a fun time at the D.A.V club, for I believe a birthday party for your Mom. So sorry for your loss. God’s blessings.

– Cindy Coon
April 20, 2023

Joyce was a fun loving friend. Just naughty enough to get you into trouble or get you out of trouble. Always the life of the party. She loved the Havelock area and could sing a pretty good song about the Havelock girls. I think it was best that “Lucy” as we called her at Wesleyan , did not know each other until we were a little older. She also taught my son, Logan to be an excellent painter. Love you . Nurse Nancy Newman

– Nancy J Newman
April 19, 2023

My deepest condolences to all of you. She’s always been a nice neighbor to my family. I will miss seeing her.

– Shannon Seyersdahl

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  • Monday, December 15 at 11:00 AM
  • South Chapel
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  • Memorial Services

Carl Jensen

  • Tuesday, December 16 at 11:00 AM
  • Midtown Chapel
3/12
  • Memorial Services

Kaitlin Elizabeth Crouch

  • Wednesday, December 17 at 11:00 AM
  • South Chapel
4/12
  • Funeral Service

Ronald Kent Owen

  • Wednesday, December 17 at 1:00 PM
  • Metcalf Chapel
5/12
  • Memorial Services

Laura Hynek

  • Friday, December 19 at 10:30 AM
  • Christ Methodist Church
6/12
  • Memorial Services

Rebecca “Becky” Rippe

  • Friday, December 19 at 11:00 AM
  • United Lutheran Church
7/12
  • Memorial Services

Coleen J. Seng

  • Saturday, December 20 at 11:00 AM
  • First United Methodist Church
8/12
  • Memorial Services

David Paul Burden

  • Saturday, December 20 at 1:00 PM
  • South Chapel
9/12
  • Memorial Services

Verla Ann Liggett (Beltz) Schenk

  • Monday, December 22 at 10:30 AM
  • Capitol View Seventh-day Adventist Church
10/12
  • Celebration of Life

George L. Lamphear

  • Saturday, January 03 at 2:00 PM
  • Isles Reception Hall
11/12
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Franklin Ellsworth Gaines

  • Saturday, January 10 at 12:00 PM
  • Isles Reception Hall
12/12
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