Vada M. Rieflin
Feb 17, 2026
Vada M. Rieflin, 81, of Doniphan, NE died Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. A private family service will be held with inurnment following in Cedarview Cemetery in Doniphan, NE. Memorials are suggested to the family with later designation. You are encouraged to sign Vada’s guestbook at www.curranfuneralchapel.com under her obituary. Curran Funeral Chapel is...
James Dewayne "Jim" Watson
Feb 13, 2026
James Dewayne “Jim” Watson, 82, of Grand Island, Nebraska, passed away on February 13, 2026. Mass of Christian burial will be Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Leo’s Catholic Church. The Revs. Donald A. Buhrman, Mark A. Maresh, and Wajid Masih, will concelebrate. Interment will be in Burwick Cemetery in Cairo, NE with a 2 p.m. committal...
James Steven "Jim" Deavers
Feb 4, 2026
James Steven “Jim” Deavers, 68, of Grand Island, NE died Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Funeral service will be Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10 a.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. Pastor Dean Amen will officiate. Interment will be in the Bellwood Cemetery Bellwood, NE with a 2 p.m. committal service. Military honors will be rendered by the Bellwood American Legion Post...
Phyllis Marie (Lewandowski) Spanel
Feb 3, 2026
Phyllis M. Spanel, 93, of Omaha, NE formerly of Grand Island, NE. died Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Brookestone Village in Omaha, NE. surrounded by her family. Mass of Christian burial will be Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Grand Island, NE. Rev. Richard L. Piontkowski Jr. and Rev. Donald A. Buhrman will concelebrate...
Cyndie L Larson
Jan 14, 2026
Cyndie L. Larson, 74, of Grand Island, NE died Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island, NE. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. More details will appear later.
Patricia Jean "Pat" Golka
Jan 5, 2026
Patricia J. “Pat” Golka, 86, of Grand Island, NE died Monday, January 5, 2026, at CHI Health St. Francis with family by her side. Mass of Christian burial will be Friday, January 9, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Leo’s Catholic Church. The Most Rev. James R. Golka will preside with priests of the Dioceses of Grand Island and Colorado...
Charles Edward "Charlie" Northup
Dec 30, 2025
Charles E. “Charlie” Northup, 70, of Axtell, NE died Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Mosaic in Axtell with familyat his side. Mass of Christian burial will be Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with the Rev. Robin Bashir as celebrant. Interment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, January 5, 2026, from...
Andrew James Werner
Dec 24, 2025
Andrew (Andy) James Werner born December 13,1968, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on December 24, 2025. He was the middle “A” of Albert (T.D.) and Connie Werner and brother to Angie, Albie (Dawn), Aric (Deidra) and Adam. Andy graduated Grand Island Senior High in 1987, and University of Nebraska Kearney in 1992, with a major in Criminal Justice.
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Peter Cash Haase
Dec 18, 2025
Peter C. “Pete” Haase, 69, of Grand Island, NE formerly of Manitowoc, WI, went home to his Lord Jesus on December 18, 2025, with his family at his side. Pete’s life will be celebrated Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. Rev. Donald A. Buhrman will officiate. The service will be livestreamed on Curran Funeral Chapel’s...
Maribeth Colitzas
Dec 9, 2025
Maribeth Colitzas, 48, of Grand Island, NE, died Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center-Bergan Mercy in Omaha, NE. Cremation was chosen and a service is being planned for a later date. Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. Online condolences may be given at www.curranfuneralchapel.com under Maribeth’s obituary. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting...
Catherine A. Osborn
Dec 1, 2025
Catherine A. Osborn, 82, of Grand Island, Nebraska died Monday, December 1, 2025, in the peace and comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family. Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Resurrections Catholic Church. The Rev. Thomas Vijumon Choorackal will be the celebrant. Prior to the mass a rosary will be...
Shawna Kay Corwin
Nov 30, 2025
Shawna K. Corwin, 61, of Grand Island, NE died November 30, 2025, at her home. Cremation has been chosen and a private family service is planned for a later date. Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. Condolences may be given at www.curranfuneralchape.com under her obituary. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family.
Shawna was born July 17, 1964,...
Allan William Spary
Nov 25, 2025
Allan W. Spary, 89, of Grand Island, Nebraska died Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at his home with his loving family at his side. Cremation has been chosen and a private family service is planned for a later date. You are encouraged to sign Allan’s guestbook at www.curranfuneralchapel.com under his obituary. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family.
Allan was born June...
Betty Lorane Schuster
Nov 25, 2025
Betty L. Schuster, 94, of Grand Island, NE formerly of Phillips, NE, died Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at CHI Health - St. Francis in Grand Island with her daughter Becky and son-in-law Ed at her side. Mass of Christian burial will be Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St Leo’s Catholic Church. The Rev. Donald A. Buhrman will...
Gerald Thomas "Jerry" Starkey
Nov 15, 2025
Gerald T. “Jerry” Starkey, 66 of Grand Island, NE died Saturday, November 15, 2025, at CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island, surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian burial will be Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Rev. James Beran will celebrate the funeral mass. Interment will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery....
Matthew A. Tubbs
Nov 13, 2025
Matthew A. “Matt” Tubbs, 59, of Grand Island, NE died November 13, 2025. The family requested cremation and services will be at a later date per family request. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family.
Matt was born on Dec 1, 1965 on a night he spent a lovely weekend in Toledo. He moved around Michigan before settling on Nebraska for...
Mary Ellen Buhrman
Oct 23, 2025
Mary Ellen Buhrman, 91, of Grand Island, NE died Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Tiffany Square Care Center. Mass of Christian burial will be Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rev. Robin Bashir and Rev. Donald A. Buhrman will concelebrate. Interment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be before...
Loyola M. Rosno
Oct 7, 2025
Loyola M. "Lou" Rosno, 88, of Grand Island, NE died October 7, 2025 at The Heritage at Sagewood in Grand Island.  Mass of Christian burial will be Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Resurrection Catholic Church. The Rev. Thomas Vijumon Choorackal will celebrate the funeral mass. Interment will follow in the Grand Island City Cemetery. Visitation will...
Dennis Gene Wadkins
Aug 31, 2025
Dennis G. Wadkins, 82, of Grand Island, NE died Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society – Grand Island Village with family by his side. Private graveside service will be Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Fr. Thomas Vijumon Choorackal will officiate. Military honors rendered by the United Veterans Honor Guard and the U.S. Army...
James S. "Jamie" Smith
Aug 22, 2025
James S. "Jamie" Smith, 69, of St. Paul, NE died Friday, August 22, 2025, at his home. Mass of Christian burial will be Friday, August 29, 2025, at 10 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in St. Paul, NE. Rev. Vincent L. Parsons will be the celebrant assisted by Deacon Phil Lukasiewicz. Inurnment will be in Sacred...
