Obituaries

Dora Marie Griepenstroh, age 94 of Dunbar died November 23, 2022 at the Good Samaritan Center in Syracuse. Dora Marie was born December 31, 1927 in Syracuse, the daughter of Henry and Dorothy (Neff) Granneman.

Eileen Anna Thayer, died Thanksgiving Evening, November 25th at 5:15 P.M. in her home at 1548 N 11th Street, Nebraska City, Nebraska.

Memorial Mass of Christian Burial for Jane (Mrs. Edward) Fischer age 97 of Wisner, NE will be held on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 10:30 a.m.

Willis Robinson Gould age 77, a friend to many people in his life, passed away peacefully November 18, 2022 with his loving and caring staff. Willis was born March 31, 1945 to Hallie and Fern Gould. Willis was born in Nebraska City, and has moved to different locations including Beatrice, Ashland, and York. He is survived by two of his sisters Connie and Rossetta. Since 2011 Willis had lived at the Meadowlark ICF in York. He was the first resident of the house. Supported by many loving staff over the years, Willis was an independent spirit who was proud of his accomplishments. Such as his years of duty to the boy scouts, as well as his singing and music. Willis was someone who would never back down from his goals and inspired others to do their best and never give up. Willis was also a follower in Christ who loved to praise and worship in song. Graveside services will be 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at the Ashland Cemetery in

Linda R. Beermann of Lincoln, a pathbreaking television weather reporter and newscaster and community volunteer, died at home of natural causes on Nov. 25, 2022, after enjoying a Thanksgiving holiday with friends, family, a new kitten and FaceTiming with grandchildren. She was 76 years old. Linda was born in Nebraska City to Walter and Rosalin Dierking on Oct. 13, 1946. After graduating from Nebraska City High School, she attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where she majored in broadcast journalism and graduated as a member of Phi Beta Kappa. Linda worked as a reporter for KMTV in Omaha before joining Lincoln’s KOLN/KGIN-TV in 1968 as a reporter and photographer. She became the weekend weather newscaster in 1970 in addition to continuing to work as a reporter and news assignment editor. She married Allen J. Beermann, who was then serving his first term as Nebraska’s secretary of state, on May 23, 1971, at an Elizabethan-themed wedding at Arbor Lodge State Historic Park in Nebraska City, complete with horse-drawn carriages. The couple rode in a historic carriage that was last used by President Grover Cleveland on a visit to Arbor Lodge. Linda continued her broadcasting career and in 1979 became the station’s full-time evening weather newscaster, the first woman in the country to hold such a position at a local television station. She was featured in ads promoting the station and also was in demand to emcee civic and cultural events during her years there. Linda resigned from her television news career in 1986 to have more time to be with her two pre-school sons, Matthew and Jay, and to join Allen in his political and civic activities. The couple traveled to more than 50 countries and hosted numerous international visitors during Allen’s years as secretary of state and his subsequent service as executive director of the Nebraska Press Association.

Joe Rico, age 93 of Nebraska City passed away on Saturday morning; November 19, 2022 at the Holmes Lake Rehab and Care Center in Lincoln, NE. Ruben Joe Rico was born on August 29, 1929 in Nebraska City, NE; the son of Brauilo and Goldie M.

Dennis Jay Knapp, Sr, age 79 of Nebraska City died November 20, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. Dennis was born September 25, 1943 in Winnebago, the son of Fritz and Hazel (Trask) Knapp.

Charles E. Duncan entered his eternal rest on Monday, November 21, 2022, at the age of 86. Charles worked at Goodyear for 30 years. Charles was the husband of Barbara;…

Dennis Jay Knapp, Sr, age 79 of Nebraska City died November 20, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. Dennis was born September 25, 1943 in Winnebago, the son…