Effie Beckwith Hegna, age 98, of Barron passed away on April 30 at Meadowbrook in Chetek.  She was born in Hillsdale on October 5, 1921 to Christ and Nettie (Hanson) Nelson. 

She attended Country Schools near Dallas and graduated from Barron High School.  She was a life time resident of Barron County. 

She married Charles Beckwith on September 21, 1945.  She later married Durwood Hegna.

Effie was Barron County Clerk of Court from 1977 thru 1986.  After retirement, they enjoyed their motor home and wintered in Arizona.  Prior to being Clerk of Court, she also worked in the County Treasurer Office, Barron Saving and Loan, and the medical office of Dr. Tempelton.

Surviving are children, Kristine Beckwith, Carolyn Beckwith and Marilyn Cutting, all of Barron; grandson, Benjamin Clayton of Billings, MT; as well as nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; and her siblings.

Funeral arrangements will be held at a later date.  Burial will be at Wayside Cemetery in Barron.

Arrangements are being handled by Rausch and Steel Funeral Home in Barron.

Last Update: May 03, 2020 11:41 am CDT