All Obituaries

Eugene “Gene” Lee Busch, 92 years of age, of Plymouth passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Society in Beatrice. He was born on March 6, 1928 on the family farm north of Plymouth to Herman and Alvina (Germer) Busch. Gene attended grade school at the District Schoolhouse near DeWitt and graduated from Plymouth High School in 1945. After graduation, he moved to Chicago to study the electrical trade. Once finishing school, Gene moved back to Plymouth where he...

Jodey Marie Dozier, 63, Beatrice, NE, died Sunday, Feb 28, 2021 at the Beatrice Health and Rehab. She was born September 19, 1957 in Garnett, KS. Jodey loved her family. Survivors include her daughters, Miranda Nyberg and husband Travis of Wymore, NE, Missy Fazel and Dale Johnson of Lincoln, NE; 9 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sister, Barb Harris and husband Carlton of Beatrice; brothers Michael Dozier and wife Pam of Genoa, NE, Richard Dozier and wife Andrea of Schuyler, NE; nieces...

Melodee Ann (Ruring) Kagy, 69, Virginia, NE died on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Bryan Medical Center West in Lincoln.  She was born on January 7, 1952 in Superior, WI. Melodee grew up in Climbing Hill, IA, working several years in a bank before becoming a heavy equipment operator. She married William "Bill" Kagy on November 2, 2001 in Beatrice.  Melodee enjoyed making ceramics, playing the organ, animals, her flower garden, and hummingbirds.  She is survived by...

Terry Albert Laflin 52, of Beatrice, NE passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 at the Beatrice Community Hospital.  He was born September 19, 1968 in Beatrice.  Terry loved racing, being in on the pit crew, wrestling, watching Chiefs football and he especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He worked for Sanitary Garbage Co. and with Pete Catlin at Salvage Vulture. Survivors include his daughter, Ilene Laflin-Martinez, and husband Mike of Beatrice; grandchildren,...

George Fredrich Rupprecht, 90 years of age, of Beatrice, NE formerly of Odell passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 in Beatrice. He was born on September 6, 1930 in Beatrice to Frank and Emma (Gunther) Rupprecht. George attended elementary school at the Maschmeier Country School House, then graduated from Beatrice Jr. High School, May 29, 1946. After school George was needed on the family farm so he left school to work full-time with his family. He married Norma Jean Copeland on May 4, 1952...

Kevin G. Rehm, 53 years of age, of Beatrice passed away Monday, February 15, 2021 at Bryan Medical Center East in Lincoln. He was born on December 25, 1967 in Beatrice to Alvin and Aldene (Bergmeier) Rehm. Kevin was baptized on January 7, 1968 and confirmed on May 23, 1982, both at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Beatrice. He graduated from Beatrice High School in 1986. Kevin was currently working in the parts department at Carriage Motors in Beatrice. He was a faithful member of...

Kathy Ann (Higgins) Russell, 59 years of age, of Beatrice passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at Bryan Medical Center East in Lincoln. She was born on December 1, 1961 in Omaha and adopted by Ronald and Marilyn (Niemeyer) Higgins on December 22, 1961. Kathy was baptized in January of 1962, confirmed in April of 1976 and married to Mike Russell on June 12, 1981, all at St. John Lutheran Church in Beatrice. To this union were born two children, Phillip and Rachel. Kathy worked at many places...

Norbert Herman Meyer was born on August 14, 1939, near Hanover, KS, the son of Herman and Matilda (Grefe) Meyer. He received his gift of eternal life with his Lord in Heaven on February 2, 2021. He was baptized into the Christian faith on August 27, 1939 at Trinity Lutheran Church. Norbert was confirmed at Trinity on March 29, 1953 by Pastor Theo Kauffeld.         After attending Trinity Lutheran School and working on the family farm, he moved to Beatrice in...

Clara Irene (Rhoads) Wise, 99 years of age, of Beatrice passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021. Clara, known by most as Irene, left us and went to join Ralph, who had been waiting for her. She was born on a farm a few miles north of Cozad. Irene was the youngest of the family, with two sisters and four brothers. The family left the farm and moved to Lexington for a short while then moved to a farm a few miles north of Callaway. With the Great Depression in full swing, the family struggled to...

Jeffrey “Daffy” L. Bishop, 56 years of age, of Beatrice passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Bryan Medical Center East. He was born on January 7, 1965 in Beatrice to David and Connie (Kimes) Bishop. Jeff graduated from Beatrice High School in 1984. He held numerous jobs and was currently employed for the last 18 years at Walmart. Jeff married Kathy Mees on October 20, 2000 in Beatrice. He enjoyed being outside, yardwork, riding his bike, wrestling, NASCAR, football and...