Loreen C. Czaplewski, 96, of Grand Island, NE died Friday, August 26, 2022, at Tiffany Square Care Center, surrounded by her loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, September 3, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Leo's Catholic Church. The Rev. Richard L. Piontkowski Jr. will be the celebrant assisted by Deacon William Buchta. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Loup City, NE with a committal service at 2 p.m. Visitation will be Friday, September 2, 2022, from 6 – 7 p.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel with a vigil service at 7 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the family for designation at a later date. You are encouraged to sign Loreen's guestbook at www.curranfuneralchapel.com under her obituary. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. Loreen was born on February 18, 1926, on a farm in Garfield County. She was the daughter of Joseph and Clara (Siemek) Zulkoski. She received her education in Valley and Sherman Counties. Loreen received her GED in 1976 the same year her sons Nick and Mark graduated with degrees from Kearney State College. She was so proud of that accomplishment. Loreen married Robert Czaplewski on October 7, 1947 in Scotia, NE. She worked for Swope's Studio in Ord, NE, the ASCS Office in Loup City, was a teacher's aide for the Loup City Public Schools and for 25 years as a clerk for the City of Loup City. She was a gifted artist and calligrapher. Loreen enjoyed family, friends, music, dancing and playing cards. She was an avid embroiderer, cross-stitcher, and quilter. Loreen is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law; Kellen (Ann) Czaplewski of Papillion, NE Mark (Rita) Czaplewski of Grand Island, NE Dr. Nicholas (Cheryl) Czaplewski of Norman, OK Dr. Rodney (Connie) Czaplewski of Omaha, NE Others left to cherish her memory include her grandchildren, Beth, Derek, Rachel, Sarah, Bridget, Jessica, Michael, and John, and her eight great grandchildren. Loreen is preceded in death by parents, husband Robert, brother, Thomas and two infant sisters. Visitation Curran Funeral Chapel Friday, September 2, 2022 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM 3005 South Locust Street Grand Island, Nebraska 68801

Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m.

Vigil Service Curran Funeral Chapel Friday, September 2, 2022 7:00 PM 3005 South Locust Street Grand Island, Nebraska 68801 Burial Evergreen Cemetery Saturday, September 3, 2022 2:00 PM 3005 South Locust Street Loup City, Nebraska 68853 Mass of Christian Burial St. Leo's Catholic Church Saturday, September 3, 2022 10:30 PM 2410 South Blaine Grand Island, Nebraska 68803