Denise "Sam" D. Friedricksen
September 12, 1961 - October 1, 2020
Denise “Sam” Friedricksen, 59, of Grand Island, passed away on October 1st at CHI- Health St. Francis. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 14th at 1 pm at All Faiths Funeral Home. Reverend Beth Gregory will officiate. Visitation will be on Tuesday evening from 5-7 pm, also at the funeral home. Sam was born on September 12, 1961 in Grand Island to Henry and Linda (Holloway) Schlieker. She was raised in the Chapman area and graduated from Northwest High School in 1979. On February 20, 1988, she was united in marriage to Lloyd Friedricksen. The couple made their home and raised their family in Grand Island. Sam was a dedicated employee at JBS Swift Company for 36 years. Sam was a member of the Chapman Baptist Church. In her spare time she enjoyed collecting pennies, doing puzzles and crosswords, finding deals at garage sales, and playing poker. More than anything, Sam loved being with her family. Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Branden Friedricksen, Bobbie Mosqueda, Lacie McGee, Tara Arellano, Teresa Archer, Peggy Avila, Travis Hahn, Jay Friedricksen; 16 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; brother, Daniel (Connie Jean) Schlieker; Aunt Emma (Vern) Hill; and multiple “adopted” family. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; numerous in-laws; and an “adopted” son, Joey.
Denise “Sam” Friedricksen, 59, of Grand Island, passed away on October 1st at CHI- Health St. Francis. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 14th at 1 pm at All Faiths Funeral Home. Reverend Beth Gregory will officiate.... View Obituary & Service Information