Connie Lou Beatty was born on June 8, 1947, to Chancey and Mary (Divine) Jacobsen in Lincoln.
She attended Valparaiso High School, graduating in 1965. She worked in sales for Sandhills Publishing for more than 20 years. In her free time, she enjoyed baking. She had a booth at the Seward Farmer's Market selling bread and eggs. She also loved to garden. Connie passed away Sept. 20, 2026, in Lincoln, at the age of 79.
She is survived by her children, Eric (Micki) Forbes and Leroy (Judy) Forbes both of Seward; grandchildren, Kali (Rob) Jensen, Zayden Forbes, Mason Forbes, Caleb Forbes and Zoe Forbes; great-grandchild, Kora Jensen; siblings, Sharon Kay Zmiewski of Malcolm, and LaRee Wilcox of New Mexico. Connie was preceded in death by her parents, Chancey and Mary Jacobsen.
The funeral service will be Friday, Oct. 2, at 3 p.m. at The Depot, 413, Ash St., in Seward and a gathering of family and friends will follow from 4 – 7 p.m. at the same location. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to York Adopt A-Pet at 1511 N. Platte Ave, York, NE 68467.
Arrangements by Volzke Funeral Home.
