Kathie Dee of Columbus died Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at Mory's Haven in Columbus.
Kathie Dee was born July 18, 1950 in Kearney, NE to Gaylord and Iva "Billie" (Wonch) Doremus. She grew up in the Grand Island and Shelton areas where attended Grand Island Senior High School. Kathie was married and had 5 children. She lived the majority of her life in Grand Island and Columbus with the exception of the last two years she lived in Kentucky with her daughter and son-in-law before returning to Columbus. She worked for Pinkerton Security at CAMACO in Columbus. Kathie loved Karaoke, wrestling, NASCAR #88, and her CB radio family with her handle "Playmate".
She is survived by:
Daughter Rachelle (Kenneth) Dameron of Schuyler, NE
Daughter Casey Darnold of Columbus, NE
Son Jason Frerichs of Beatrice, NE
Daughter Erin (Chris) Bench of Beatrice, NE
Sister Gayle Burnett of Utica, NE
Brother Chester (Charlene) Doremus of Kearney, NE
Sister Mollie (Dana) Thompson of Newman Grove, NE
15 Grandchildren
4 Great Grandchildren
She is preceded in death by:
Parents Gaylord and Billie Doremus
Son Larry Thornton, Jr.