Margaret “Marge” Charlene Beezley died peacefully surrounded by family in Lincoln, Nebraska on March 1, 2015 at the age of 81. 

Marge was born on Nov. 5, 1933 in Hebron, NE to Ralph and Margaret (maiden Merritt) Hill.  Early in her life she moved to Johnson, NE.  There, she became a school teacher.  She met Norman R. Beezley, a US Air Force serviceman, at a dance in Syracuse NE.  They were married in 1953.

In 1967 after the Air Force years, Marge and Norm settled in Kansas City until 1990, when retirement brought them to Pawnee City NE.  In recent years Marge resided in Humboldt NE.

In addition to being a full-time mother, Marge was active as a leader in Boy Scouts, the schools & PTA and was president of a homeowner’s association in Kansas City.  She enjoyed delivering food for the elderly with Meals on Wheels. 

Marge was a devoted wife and loving mother. She had a keen sense of humor and loved to laugh.  She enjoyed reading novels, TV, playing cards, Bingo and crossword puzzles.  She was a fierce Scrabble player. 

Marge is survived by four children, Lyn Libeer & husband Bubba (Leroy) of Independence, MO,  James Beezley of Platte City MO, Bill Beezley & wife Rosalyn of Port Townsend WA, and Susan Beezley of Omaha. She also leaves grandchildren Robert McClanahan, Heather Thomsen, Josh Beezley, Melissa Beezley; and great-grandchildren, Dakota, Clay, Taylor, Ashley, Dezarae and Alyssa.

Marge was preceded in death by her loving husband Norman R. Beezley and brothers Don, Bob and Dan. 

Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Wherry Mortuary, 919 G Street, Pawnee City, Nebraska. Registered will be available on Friday, March 6, 2015 to be signed from 9:00a.m. to 8 p.m. at Wherry Mortuary, Pawnee City, Nebraska.  Interment at a later date at Warner Cemetery, Syracuse, Nebraska.  Memorials in lieu of flowers to American Lung Association.