Raymond Joseph O'Connor
Aug 17, 2026
With dignity and faith, surrounded by family, Raymond Joseph O’Connor, 79, of Grand Island, NE passed from this life on Monday, August 17, 2026. Mass of the Christian burial will be Friday August 21, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Grand Island. Most Rev. Joseph G. Hanefeldt will preside, with Bishop Emeritus Most Rev. William J. Dendinger,...
Barbara Jean Taylor
Aug 14, 2026
Barbara J. Taylor, 67, of Grand Island, Nebraska died Friday, August 14, 2026, at Good Samaritan Society – Grand Island Village. Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Leo’s Catholic Church. Msgr. Mark Huber will be the celebrant. Private family inurnment will be at a later date in St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery...
Mellie R. Mailander
Aug 11, 2026
Mellie Robbins Mailander, 94, of Grand Island, NE died Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at CHI Health- St. Francis. Millie’s wish was to be cremated. Her life will be celebrated Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Sheri Lodel will officiate. The service will be livestreamed on Curran Funeral Chapel’s Facebook page. Private inurnment will...
Karen Marlene Stobbe
Aug 10, 2026
Karen M. Stobbe, 87, of Grand Island, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 10, 2026, at The Heritage at Sagewood Assisted Living.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 17, 2026, at St. Mary’s Cathedral, with Rev. Jorge Canela as celebrant. Interment will be at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00...
Brandon Shane Connick
Jul 28, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Brandon S. Connick on July 28, 2026. Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday, August 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Leo’s Catholic Church. Msgr. Mark Huber will preside with Bishop Emeritus Most Rev. William J. Dendinger and Rev. Donald A. Buhrman, and Rev. Charles L. Torpey concelebrating. Inurnment...
Donna J. Northup
Jul 17, 2026
Donna June Northup, 98, passed away July 17, 2026, at Primrose Retirement Community in Grand Island, NE, surrounded by her family. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, July 24, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rev. Robin Bashir will celebrate the funeral mass. Interment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday,...
Edith Lois Callihan
Jul 13, 2026
Edith L. Callihan, 97, of Grand Island NE died Monday, July 13, 2026 at Good Samaritan Society – Grand Island Village surrounded by her family. Edith bequeathed her remains to the Anatomical Board of the State of Nebraska. Services will be held at a later date. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. More details will appear later.
Steven John Post
Jun 25, 2026
Steven J. Post, 82, of Grand Island, NE died at his home surrounded by his family on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Steve’s life will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. Debbie Ritchie will officiate. Private family inurnment will be at a later date in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday,...
Patricia "Maire" Valverde
Jun 17, 2026
It is with deep respect that we announce the passing of Patricia "Marie" Valverde, who departed this life on June 17, 2026, at her home in Grand Island, Nebraska. Born on August 4, 1964, in Hastings, Nebraska, the daughter of Gilbert and Patricia (Carabello) Valverde. Patricia's life was brief but touched the hearts of many.
Patricia "Marie" Valverde was known to...
Ezekiel Daniel Gross
Jun 14, 2026
Ezekiel D. Gross, 19, of Grand Island, NE, died as a result of a motorcycle cycle accident, on June 14, 2026. Services will be Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Third City Christian Church in Grand Island, NE. Nick Schonlau will officiate. Visitation will be prior to the service from 9 to 10 a.m. Memorials are suggested to...
Eugene Larry Greene
Jun 5, 2026
Eugene L. “Gene” Greene, 75, of Grand Island, NE, died Friday, June 5, 2026, at Tiffany Square Care Center surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian burial will be Friday, June 12, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Resurrection Catholic Church. The celebrant is Rev. Thomas Vijumon Choorackal. Eugene will be cremated following the funeral mass. Private family inurnment will be...
Samantha Lyn County
Jun 3, 2026
Samantha Lyn County, 57, a woman of remarkable kindness and unwavering devotion, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Grand Island, Nebraska, on June 3, 2026. Born on October 13, 1968, in Littleton, CO, the daughter of Richard D. and Virginia (Barrow) County. Samantha’s life was a testament to love, dedication, and gentle strength.
A proud graduate of Bear Creek High...
Joan Costello
Jun 1, 2026
Joan Costello, 88, of Grand Island, NE died peacefully, Monday, June 1, 2026, at her home in Grand Island, NE. Mass of Christian burial will be Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral. The Rev. James Beran will celebrant the funeral mass. Interment will be in O’Connor Cemetery, O’Connor, NE with a 2 p.m. committal service....
Lana Lynette Holmquist
May 14, 2026
Lana L. Holmquist, 84, of Grand Island, NE died Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Eventide Prairie Commons in Grand Island, NE. Lana requested cremation. No services are planned at this time. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association. You are encouraged to sign Lana’s guestbook at www.curranfuneralchapel.com under her obituary. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family.
Lana was born June...
Maria Delaluz Flores
May 5, 2026
Maria Flores, 74, of Grand Island, NE died Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Grand Island Regional Medical Center. Mass of Christian burial will be Friday, May 15, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral. The Rev. Jorge Canela will be the celebrant. Cremation will follow the funeral mass. Inurnment will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery at a...
Rev. James J. Janovec
Apr 27, 2026
Rev. James J. Janovec, 88, of Grand Island, NE died Monday, April 27, 2026, at CHI Health – St. Francis in Grand Island, NE. Mass of Christian burial will be Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral. The Most Rev. Joseph G. Hanefeldt will preside with Bishop Emeritus, Most Rev. Willaim J. Dendinger and Priests of...
Carol K. Kusek
Apr 26, 2026
Carol K. Kusek, 80, of Grand Island, NE, died Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Tiffany Square Care Center in Grand Island, NE. Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 12 noon at St. Mary’s Cathedral. Rev. James Beran will be the celebrant assisted by Deacon Matthew Lonnemann. Visitation will be Friday, May 1, 2026, from 4...
Joan Maxon
Apr 15, 2026
Joan M. Maxon, 76, of Grand Island died Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at CHI Health St. Francis Medical Center in Grand Island, NE. Mass of Christian burial will be Monday, May 4, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Grand Island, NE. The Revs. James Beran and Jack R. Rademacher will concelebrate. Inurnment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park...
Robert J. Golka
Mar 5, 2026
Robert J. “Bob” Golka, 92, of Grand Island, NE died Thursday, March 5, 2026, at CHI Health St. Francis surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian burial will be Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral. Archbishop James R. Golka will preside, with bishops and priests of the neighboring diocese concelebrating, assisted by Deacons Ron Golka...
Bryan G. Schuster
Feb 27, 2026
Bryan G. Schuster, 62, of Grand Island, Nebraska, died Friday, February 27, 2026, at his home due to declining health.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 10 a.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. Rev. Donald A. Buhrman will officiate. Inurnment will follow at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. Friends and...
